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The concept of community is fundamental to the educational experience, especially within classical Christian schools where it enhances academic learning and the moral and spiritual development of its members. A strong community-building… Continue Reading
by Eric Cook In his Confessions, Augustine of Hippo tells the dramatic story of his conversion. Sitting by himself in a garden in Milan, weeping in contrition over his sin, he uttered the words, “Oh, remember not against us former… Continue Reading
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” –Col. 3:16 Many thanks to John Heaton, Head of New… Continue Reading
In high school, I did not care much about school. I managed to get by and do the minimum. Most of what I was taught was delivered in a mind-numbingly boring way. I just was not interested. I had things to do and people to see. School was… Continue Reading
In the realm of classical education, where the richness of the Great Tradition meets the fervor of molding future leaders, mentorship emerges not merely as an option but as an indispensable cornerstone. This ancient yet ever-relevant… Continue Reading
After visiting a couple of hundred schools over the last decade, there is one clear thing a school must do to build a strong, thriving institution. It is not something every school should do, it is something they must do. Doing this one… Continue Reading
Four Reasons Why We Should Read and Discuss the Classics: Reading and discussing the classics make us better human beings. Classical educators have always touted liberal learning as inherently humanizing. The ultimate purpose of education… Continue Reading
Mortimer Adler, in his book, Reforming Education: The Opening of the American Mind, says, “I have found it almost impossible… to understand liberal [classical] education except in terms of what its end is.” More than anything else, if we… Continue Reading
A Multi-Generational Vision Considering the insightful reflections shared by Andy Crouch and Mortimer Adler on the nature of impact and the foundational truths underlying CCE, it becomes evident that our mission transcends immediate… Continue Reading
*The Aims of Classical Christian Education As we delve into the intricacies and challenges of sustaining movements, as outlined by Steve Addison, we encounter the pivotal question of how to maintain momentum without succumbing to the… Continue Reading
*The Nature of Movements “Success is not about growth at any cost, but about growing in a way that aligns with your values and goals.” ― Paul Jarvis, The Company of One Christianity grew exponentially in the early years after Christ’s… Continue Reading
Andrew Kern, President of the CiRCE Institute, once said, “The quality of your life depends upon the quality of the questions you ask.” Think of the enduring questions that have emerged from Western civilization over the last few thousand… Continue Reading
