"Through memorization, students begin to mimic the best that is in authors, employing their patterns of thought, lines of argumentation, and knowledge in their own thinking and academic work. Such engagement awakens their minds, sharpens their reason, and forms their character."
Jennifer Burns’ ‘Excelara’ Helps Parents Reclaim Their Kids’ Education
This article shares a vision for an education shaped by rigorous learning, family partnership, and the formation of students in wisdom, confidence, and character.
Why classical education is gaining ground in St. Louis
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.
Civics, Education, and Virtue Formation: Why Johnny Doesn’t Know Himself
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 spending at least $250 million toward universal school choice. What do parents need to know?
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.
Classic Learning Test expands to more than 300 schools as alternative to SAT, ACT
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.
"Education is that vast undertaking of passing on the wisdom and knowledge of one generation to the next."
— Dr. Christopher Perrin
Stay Oriented
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