Latin Is Not Dead Yet. Here’s How We Keep It Alive
Student’s View: Presenting Latin as an equity tool rather than a classical tradition can change curricula and who sees themselves as a Latin student.
June 01, 2026
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Latin Is Not Dead Yet. Here’s How We Keep It Alive
The Good Men Project • Charlie Friedman,
Latin is often dismissed as a relic, but its place in K–12 education may be more urgent than ever. As public school programs shrink, this piece makes the case that Latin should not be treated as an elite ornament, but as a powerful tool for strengthening language, memory, grammar, and access to the deep roots of Western thought.
Charlie Friedman,
The Good Men Project
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