Well-Trained Mind goes woke

On Monday, the Well-Trained Mind, one of the most influential brands in American homeschooling, posted a lengthy anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement political statement on its social media. The company is best known as the publisher of Story of the World, a history series used in countless classical homeschools and even in some private and charter schools. For many families, the company is not just a vendor; it’s a foundational voice shaping how children understand history, civics, and moral reasoning.

That’s why this statement matters.

One woman commented on Instagram, “As your customer, I don’t appreciate that you’ve posted something political. This is irrelevant to your product.” She is wrong about one thing and right about another. She is wrong that the statement is irrelevant; it’s not. It’s deeply