The Battle Hymn of the Refugee Teacher
The explosive growth of classical education is luring teachers from traditional district schools—and reminding them why they became teachers in the first place
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Teaching Students the Way the Founders Learned: Classical Education Makes a Comeback
The way children learn in American public schools has changed a lot over the last 250 years. Methods practiced in today's classrooms are a far cry from those taught to our founders. However, that could be shifting as classical education makes a comeback.
The $10 Billion Rise Of Classical Christian Education
A 2,500-year-old educational approach is quietly disrupting the $750 billion K-12 education market.
Bring memorization back to schools
"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."
A case for Classics
Eager minds are being failed by a smug and short-sighted cultural establishment
Education: bane or blessing
Our decline is not inevitable
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.
Alumnus Makes Lasting Impact Through Educating Future Generations
“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” ~ G. K. Chesterton
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.
Classical Schools, Western Monasteries
Since the pandemic, classical education has undergone a renaissance, boasting 264 new schools founded between 2019 and 2023 alone. Meanwhile, public schools are facing enrollment declines, historically low academic achievement, and a record low trust, according to public opinion polling. Why the discrepancy?
Stay Oriented
Occasional stories, reflections, and resources to support your exploration of classical education.