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Only Natural: Poetic Resonance between the Common and Liberal Arts
Only Natural: Poetic Resonance between the Common and Liberal Arts

The lengthy split on its well-worn seat and the obtuse cant of its wobbly back attested to two things. First, the frequency of its use, and second, its immanent consignment to the dumpster. A note prominently attached to the pitiful figure… Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2015


Science, Non-Science, and Nonsense: Toward the Legitimate Science Classroom
Science, Non-Science, and Nonsense: Toward the Legitimate Science Classroom

Recent years have witnessed no shortage of controversy regarding the nature and proper content of primary and secondary school curricula. The science classroom has offered no exception. Indeed, ever since the famed Scopes “Monkey” Trial of… Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2015


The Stones Cry Out… and the Flowers…And the Birds… and the Clouds: Discovering God (and Ourselves)
The Stones Cry Out… and the Flowers…And the Birds… and the Clouds: Discovering God (and Ourselves)

Here at Regents School of Austin our campus is blessed to have a science and nature center. It includes a barn with stalls for farm animals, a large chicken coop, an amphitheater-like area for outdoor events, a classroom with tables and… Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2015


Conversational and Communicative Latin
Conversational and Communicative Latin

The principles and practices of using conversation and communication in Latin instruction. In this seminar, I will present the meaning and goals of conversation and communication in Latin teaching, along with the reasons for this approach… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2015


Expanding the Toolbox: Approaches to Reading Latin
Expanding the Toolbox: Approaches to Reading Latin

Participants will explore the difference between conceptual and procedural understanding and how each can be viewed and applied in the mathematics classroom. Discussion will center around strategies for developing and identifying… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2015


Humane Letters: Integrating History and Literature
Humane Letters: Integrating History and Literature

In this pedagogical workshop, veteran humanities teacher Rick Trumbo will explain how the Veritas School Humane Letters: Antiquity course combines history, literature, and writing instruction in a single, double period course. He will… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2015


Encouraging Science as a Noble Profession
Encouraging Science as a Noble Profession

Many view science as an enemy of the Christian faith. Astrophysicist, Dr. Jeff Zweerink, will provide tools to help teachers equip students to pursue scientific careers in a way that will strengthen their faith while contributing to our… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2015


Branding, Marketing, Website Conversation
Branding, Marketing, Website Conversation

Audio recording from Summer Conference 2015. Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2015


Who’s Missing From Your School?
Who’s Missing From Your School?

We know that our schools spread a daily feast of classical, God glorifying education. Are there any people in your city missing from the table? Come and hear how an emerging movement of schools are welcoming the children of urban poor… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2015


Saving Time with Plato and Walker Percy
Saving Time with Plato and Walker Percy

How classical education lifts a man from the doldrums of wondering “Who am I?” (and an endless series of mediocre answers to this question) Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2015


Re-Imagining Grammar School Science
Re-Imagining Grammar School Science

We want our graduates to be the best technical scientists, without exception. At the same time, we also know that all of us, teachers and students alike, are called to something more than technical proficiency when it comes to… Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2015


Is Everything Better with Bacon?
Is Everything Better with Bacon?

We will explore the origin and spirit of modern scientism in Francis Bacon’s 17th Century project to establish human mastery over the universe Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2015