Education: bane or blessing
Jennifer Burns’ ‘Excelara’ Helps Parents Reclaim Their Kids’ Education
Why classical education is gaining ground in St. Louis
Education: bane or blessing
Jennifer Burns’ ‘Excelara’ Helps Parents Reclaim Their Kids’ Education
Why classical education is gaining ground in St. Louis
Eager minds are being failed by a smug and short-sighted cultural establishment

This article shares a vision for an education shaped by rigorous learning, family partnership, and the formation of students in wisdom, confidence, and character.

From Latin drills and logic lessons to hands-on ceramics, local schools are embracing the ancient trivium to cultivate critical thinking, character, and a deeper love of learning.

“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” ~ G. K. Chesterton

What if the most important task of education is not simply to inform, but to shape the human soul? Drawing on ancient wisdom and timeless civic concerns, this piece explores what is at stake when schools neglect the formation of virtue and moral responsibility. It is a thoughtful invitation into a larger conversation about human nature, character, and the future of public life.

Alabama’s CHOOSE Act is already drawing heavy interest from families seeking help with private-school tuition, homeschooling, and other education costs, and lawmakers are now moving toward a much larger expansion of the voucher program.

The Classic Learning Test is emerging as a new alternative to the SAT and ACT. Emphasizing classic literature and reasoning skills, the CLT is gaining traction with universities across the country.

As school choice options grow, including the new Educational Choice for Children Act, many families have more education opportunities but often feel unsure how to navigate them. The National School Choice Awareness Foundation helps parents understand their options through simple tools, partnerships and bilingual support programs. With help from private donors, the organization is expanding its reach with new resources, including a better school search database, an AI tool and training for school choice navigators.
"Education is that vast undertaking of passing on the wisdom and knowledge of one generation to the next."
— Dr. Christopher Perrin
Occasional stories, reflections, and resources to support your exploration of classical education.