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The fourth graders were learning about the American Civil War and the Gettysburg Address. The exercise on the day I observed had students re-writing Lincoln’s immortal speech in their own words. A simple, common assignment, but something… Continue Reading
It is widely believed that we are engaged in a war for our culture. More accurately, we are in the middle of a battle in a war that has been raging since Socrates challenged the sophists. As Christian classical educators, our enemies are… Continue Reading
When most parents hear of classical education, they think of ivy covered brick buildings and thoughtful students reading the great works. They picture uniformed young men and women striving in their studies to be stellar students who are… Continue Reading
Starting with the background of the key players of Lords Cardigan and Lucan and ending with the Pyrrhic success of the charge itself, this lecture will give meaning to Tennyson’s demand that the “folly” is still worthy of honor. Continue Reading
Research indicates that older grammer school students have particular developmental needs of which educators should be aware. This seminar will discuss some of these issues as well as the culture of your middle school. Continue Reading
Do you have wheelbarrows full of information lined up in your admissions office that you readily dump on prospective parents when they inquire about your school? Do your enrollment materials and website provide an exhaustive explanation of… Continue Reading
With their emphasis on language and literature, classical schools often find mathematics to be their Achilles heel. Memorizing basic math facts is good, but do your students fully master the math tools that you teach? Have you heard your… Continue Reading
First impressions are just that – FIRST Impressions. Is the mission of your school communicated clearly by your office staff? More importantly, does the “feel” of your admin wing welcome new and old members of your school? This seminar… Continue Reading
This seminar will share rhetorical practices that can be used successfully in upper school science classes and briefly examine the rhetoric used by scientists. Continue Reading
A Socratic dialogue on Socratic Method. There’s no telling what might happen. Continue Reading
As everyone knows, Plato despised the body. Or did he? This workshop explores books 2-4 in the Republic to see what Plato had to say about the place of gymnastics in the classical school. Continue Reading
Organization and time management can be learned. In fact, at some point for most students they MUST be formally taught these skills. This seminar will give practical, easy-to-use ideas on how to teach students to be more organized and to… Continue Reading
