A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-First Century

Is American education preparing the future leaders our nation needs or merely struggling to teach basic literacy and job skills? Without leadership education, are we settling for an inadequate system that delivers educational, industrial, governmental, and societal mediocrity? In A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-first Century, Oliver DeMille presents a new educational vision based on proven methods that really work! Teachers, students, parents, educators, legislators, leaders, and everyone who cares about America’s future must read this compelling book.

The classic TJEd title, providing an overview of the TJEd philosophy, including a basic outline of:

• the 3 Systems of Education
• the 4 Phases of Learning
• the 5 Environments of Mentoring
• the 7 Keys of Great Teaching
• How to apply Thomas Jefferson Education in a homeschool
• Teaching the classics of math, science, history, the arts, etc.
• Thomas Jefferson Education in college and careers

Reader Reviews

"We have known for a long time that it was the extraordinary, far-reaching vision of America’s founding fathers that produced the freest and most powerful nation on earth. What we have not understood, however, is the rigorous educational experience that gave them such remarkable vision. The loss of that knowledge poses a clear and present danger to our generation, because liberty cannot perpetuate itself. A Thomas Jefferson Education tells us how to see, in our own day, exactly what the founders saw, and thus how to safeguard and build upon what they created. It’s not a quick or painless prescription, and Dr. DeMille doesn’t sugarcoat it. But he does show us, honestly and authoritatively, the price we must pay to remain a free people. If you are willing to find out what that blessing will cost you and your children, read this book."

~ Andrew M. Allison, Jefferson biographer, author of The Real Thomas Jefferson

"As a cofounder of Acton MBA, I believe our future rests on how we inspire the next generation of leaders to educate themselves – safe from the meddling of 'assembly line' schools. Oliver DeMille’s book, A Thomas Jefferson Education, has reminded me that master teachers believe that each child who walks into their classroom is a genius, waiting to be discovered."

~ Jeff Sandefer, Founder and Faculty Member, Acton MBA, A Princeton Review Top-3 Program

"Oliver DeMille voices the need for a generation of leaders to be thoughtfully trained in our homes today. This is a message that homeschoolers need to hear! I don't know when I've seen another book that communicates with such clarity, purpose and vision the powerful potential of homeschool. I find myself nodding my head and marking passages that sound like something I might have said—and DeMille says it so well. TJEd gives clarity and purpose to the decision to homeschool, and a template that can be applied by any family to achieve their goals. I refer to it often as a handbook to help me further my own studies, and highly recommend it to anyone interested in quality education. Parents, teachers, and students alike will be energized by this exciting book."

~ Rebecca Kochenderfer, author of Homeschooling for Success: How Parents Can Create A Superior Education For Their Child; Senior Editor, Homeschool.com, the web's #1 homeschool site & Forbes "Best of the Web" Top 45 winner

“The principles in this book and the resulting subsequent journey have deeply changed me and the course of education for me and my children.  The path at times has been difficult, but few books have resonated so profoundly with me, that I could not abandon what I knew to be truth. 

I will forever be grateful that I found this book and that my heart and mind were open to what it had to teach me.  It has given me the courage to take charge of my education and to walk an unfamiliar path that has been the salvation for my two special needs children.”  

~ Janiece Sloan

“This is a must read for all parents.  It is inspiring.  It has made me motivated to educate not only myself but also my children differently.  I am dedicated now to truly becoming educated.”

~ Jen Nigbur

“This book changed the course of my life.  As a mother, I was plodding through life in survival mode, with little hope that there could be anything more.

Reading the Thomas Jefferson Education gave me hope that there could be more, and courage to do it.  The changes that have transpired in my home are immense, and I owe it to the spark that this book ignited inside my heart.  Thank you.”

~ Rebecca Tobiasson

“What an inspiring and life-changing philosophy!  Thank you for such insightful information!  I particularly appreciate the distinction of the Three Systems of Schooling.  The direct and easy to understand style gave me the opportunity to step into creating a Leadership Education environment for myself and my family!”

~ Nanette Baker

“A Thomas Jefferson Education has transformed my life and the lives of my family. This is truly a ‘classic’ to be read over and over again. I learn so much more each time.

Just this morning, a friend that is new to TJEd and I were discussing how the information in this book hits home. We both felt as if this is what we have been searching for.

We want our children to be prepared for the future and whatever they are meant to do in this life. I really believe that TJEd is the best way to accomplish this. Thank you, thank you, for taking the time and effort to spread this to those across the country!”

~ Bente Rodriquez

“Proceed with caution--this book is life changing!--for the better, of course.  You will want to high-light practically the entire book but what is more, it is easy to take bits and pieces to implement into your family routines and culture right away.  This will help your marriage, your children, and your life.”

~ Vivan Milius

“A Thomas Jefferson Education was the book that stopped my rushing motherly mind and gave it a swift calm. I no longer am reading and searching for that philosophy that is right for my family. This one is it.”

~ Tabitha Leighton

“This book has not only changed my homeschool, but also changed MY life.  I never knew learning and education could be so fun, not to mention the fact that these principles are so greatly needed in our society.  Thank you for your message and for getting so many of us off the conveyor belt!”

~ Jennifer Pate

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