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Understanding the Centrality of the Common Topics of Invention
Understanding the Centrality of the Common Topics of Invention

A teacher in a CC school is likely to first encounter the Common Topics of Invention while preparing to teach a formal Rhetoric course and using a text like Corbett and Connors or, perhaps, Crider. It is highly unlikely that such a teacher… Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Seeing God’s Glory in Your Students
Seeing God’s Glory in Your Students

After hearing this presentation, a veteran teacher of 30+ years commented that it had a more impact on how she viewed her role as a teacher than anything she had previously heard. This is the power of seeing your students as fellow image… Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Embracing Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the K-8 Art Classroom
Embracing Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the K-8 Art Classroom

What constitutes a Classical art education in a Classical Christian school? the skill of representational drawing is just the beginning. The well-educated student is exposed to and is able to manipulate artists’ materials to meet his or… Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Understanding Trends in Higher Education
Understanding Trends in Higher Education

The majority of classically educated high schoolers have their sights set on a standard four-year college or university. But recent trends have raised the question of what universities are offering and whether it is worth the cost. To… Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Classical Mobius: Integrating the Liberal, Common, and Fine Arts
Classical Mobius: Integrating the Liberal, Common, and Fine Arts

Session recording from Summer Conference 2021. Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Expanding Access to Classical Christian Education: The story of the Eccleisal School Initiative
Expanding Access to Classical Christian Education: The story of the Eccleisal School Initiative

A Classical Christian Education can seem prohibitive for many families. While many schools are very generous in offering scholarships, they often fall short in providing access to a classical Christian school. How can schools consider the… Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Classical Education Structured for Special Needs
Classical Education Structured for Special Needs

Session recording from Summer Conference 2021. Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Seven Lessons in Seven Years: Lessons from the Logic School
Seven Lessons in Seven Years: Lessons from the Logic School

Seven years ago, I was a bright-eyed freshman teacher, embarking on my teaching career as a classical and Christian educator. I was confident that classical Christian education was the best form of education, and I was full of ideals. And… Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Sports through a Christian Worldview Lens
Sports through a Christian Worldview Lens

Sports can be an incredible tool for teaching, training and discipleship. However, too often Christians compartmentalize their faith and what they know to be true when it comes to sports. This session will address head-on how sports can be… Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Finding the Sweet Spot in a Multi-Ethnic Classical Christian School
Finding the Sweet Spot in a Multi-Ethnic Classical Christian School

As we lead our school in what it means to be a multi-ethnic, socio-economically diverse urban Christian and classical school, we have found it is much more of a journey than an end, and we are traversing what feels like uncharted territory… Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Figs and Vines: Tending Humble Vocations
Figs and Vines: Tending Humble Vocations

Those who tend fig trees like the prophet Amos have a humble vocation. When Amos is told to stop prophesying, he responds, “I’m no prophet. I’m a common herdsman, a sheep breeder. I pick sycamore figs.” In our humble positions as teachers… Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021


Discovering Math and Science Anew
Discovering Math and Science Anew

Coming into Christian classical education 7 years ago, I was unsure how math and science fit in. I struggled for years trying to balance the need to teach math curriculum to prepare students for tests like the SAT while also allowing them… Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2021