Our boys used to attend a private classical Christian school. It is amazing how much kids can learn with this method. We now homeschool b/c of several reasons 1) use of "law" was too heavy, 2) youngest is 2e which means he is advanced in many academics, but has difficultly sitting still, 3)and we learned that doctrine matters. In an effort to continue to teach what it means to be Lutheran we are enrolling our 12yo in 7th grade at Wittenberg Academy next year. And continue to keep our youngest at home. There is a demand for academic rigor in an environment where there is grace and a physical outlet. The challenge is how to combine these in a uniquely Lutheran environment. There is a place in MN called A Chance To Grow (ACTG) where they train teachers to incorporate cross body exercise to help kids focus. If we really want boys to be leaders/ pastors then our schools need to welcome and harness their exuberance. This is best done in small class sizes. Most important is supporting/training parents so they are fostering the same at home. Parents are to instruct their kids in the way to go, but many including myself were/are not trained that way themselves. I think an easy start is subsidizing Wittenberg Academy to offer classes in each county for 7-12 homeschoolers. Encourage local lcms church bodies to subsidize it further. Lutheran kids can fellowship in their learning. Bring in the talents of the church. This means if there are retired talented folks bring them in to teach their skill/hobby in service to others. Younger siblings should come to initiate catechism, music/art and occupational therapy/exercise, like that offered at ACTG. Anyway just thoughts from the road we've travelled. I am so happy to hear this is a priority!