Texas Universities Can Now Consider 'Classic Learning Test' in Admissions, Alongside SAT and ACT
The test has a strong focus on classical literature, promoting “influential authors and ideas that have shaped history and culture.”
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How classical education can be an antidote to AI
AI is more likely to harm education than help it. Classical education will become ever more relevant.
Charter schools are public schools, too | Opinion
Public charter schools and traditional district schools are both part of Florida's public education system. Unlike private schools, charter schools cannot charge tuition or exclude students at will. The authors argue that offering families different public school models strengthens public education.
Five Tips for Teachers on Bringing Homer to High Schoolers
Goodkin: The Odyssey and its hero, who does not behave in ways that conform with our modern understanding of heroism, is more relevant than ever.
The Ancient Texts That Teach You to Be Human
Reading the classics is a kind of learning that helps you become someone.
School Vouchers Get Green Light in Wyoming
The Wyoming Supreme Court overturned an injunction against a state law that allows public funds to be used for private schools.
Lander Homeschooler Wins ‘Ultimate Civics Showdown,’ $150,000 Scholarship
A 17-year-old Lander homeschooler who beat out 8,000 other students in what was billed as the “Ultimate Civics Showdown” stood beside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on national TV on Tuesday. Miriam Washut won a $150,000 scholarship in the effort.
Claiming the Moral High Ground for Character Education
New book offers primer on the cultivation of virtue at classical schools
Trump is changing how people pay for school. Here's what you should know
President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending cuts package, the “big, beautiful bill” passed by Congress last summer, has brought and will continue to bring changes to paying for education. From expenses for K-12 to higher education loan repayment options and more, many of the shifts take effect soon. Here’s a guide to make sure you’re ready.
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.
The Benefits of an Afternoon at the Art Museum
Educators and psychologists have long recognized the benefits of art creation as part of a child’s education. But simply spending time among great works of art can be even more rewarding. That’s why I invite you to skip the pool or park one Saturday afternoon and take your kids to an art museum instead.
How Homeschooling Became the Fastest Growing Education Model
This May, in honor of National Homeschool Awareness Month, we’re taking a closer look at how homeschooling became the fastest-growing form of education in the country, what the data tells us about outcomes, and how a new wave of education freedom policies is finally giving every family the chance to customize their child’s education.
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