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Eric Hewitt: Foreign Travel in Classical Education
Eric Hewitt: Foreign Travel in Classical Education

This breakout session will consider the role of foreign travel in education. A survey of the historical antecedents of the phenomenon will begin with the prologue of the Odyssey, pass through Herodotus, Romans studying in Greece, early and… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


Brent Stevens: Leading in the Logic School
Brent Stevens: Leading in the Logic School

Nobody looks back on logic school and thinks, “those were the best years of my life!”. Nobody thinks that because the logic school years are rough! The kids smell, forget things, and can’t seem to pay attention; parents are panicked, too… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


John Evans: Habit and Heart: How We Start Our School Days
John Evans: Habit and Heart: How We Start Our School Days

If you were to walk into our school in the morning, you would hear something beautiful; it's the sound of our pre-K through 4th graders reciting 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; the hundreds of students chant it to a rhythm we practice, and by the… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


Michael Attaway: Assessing Fine Arts Programs
Michael Attaway: Assessing Fine Arts Programs

In a classical Christian school, a well-developed fine arts program is a critical component of the school, but how does one know if the program is operating as it should be? Assessment of a school’s fine arts program is critical for the… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


Peter & Amy Frank: Considering Christian College Education
Peter & Amy Frank: Considering Christian College Education

New trends are developing for students after high school: some see a role for college just as a place for receiving job skills, and some see college as a waste of time and money. Christian parents often feel that they've invested in their… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


Ann Lowrey Forster: Practicing Hospitality in Faculty & Parent Development
Ann Lowrey Forster: Practicing Hospitality in Faculty & Parent Development

As leaders in our schools, we have an opportunity to create a culture of hospitality. We know that the environment in which our students learn matters, and the same is true for our teachers and parents. Starting with a heart posture and… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


Sherri Huston: Protecting Your School From Religious Liberty Threats
Sherri Huston: Protecting Your School From Religious Liberty Threats

We’ve all seen that churches, schools, and ministries across the US are facing increasing religious freedom threats – many from government officials who are limiting your rights to freely minister and operate according to biblical beliefs… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


Franklin Norton: The Rhetoric of the School Tour
Franklin Norton: The Rhetoric of the School Tour

It takes a lot of effort just to get a prospective family through the doors of your school for the first time. The school tour, as the first impression for many, often makes or breaks a family’s decision to apply and ultimately enroll… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


Clay Vaughan: Boost Visibility and Attract the Right Families
Clay Vaughan: Boost Visibility and Attract the Right Families

Imagine if your school could be the first thing families see when they search for quality education in your area. With over 70% of online traffic going to the top 3 search results on Google, securing one of these spots could transform your… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


Benjamin Lindquist: Mastering Market & Competitive Analysis
Benjamin Lindquist: Mastering Market & Competitive Analysis

In an increasingly competitive educational environment, understanding market dynamics and positioning your school effectively is crucial. This workshop offers an overview of the methodologies utilized in market and competitive analysis… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


Ron Hoch & Milt Matter: Leveraging Data for Continuous Improvement
Ron Hoch & Milt Matter: Leveraging Data for Continuous Improvement

School leaders often have a ton of data at their disposal. Unfortunately, we often struggle to put it to good use, because we're either not intentional about data collection, are collecting the wrong data, and/or we don't feel equipped to… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2024


Top 4 Reasons Why Churches Should Start Schools
Top 4 Reasons Why Churches Should Start Schools

In today's world, the need for Classical Christian education has never been greater. Why don't more churches start schools? Far too many pastors straddle this issue so they don't offend their members who hold different positions in their… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024