Summer Conference 2024

Association Updates

Brendon Lasell: Classics of Science in Classical Education
Brendon Lasell: Classics of Science in Classical Education

Classical education is, first of all, the study of classic books. A classical education aims to read some of the greatest books, and there are good reasons to consider reading not only classics of religion, philosophy, literature, and… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024


Joelle Hodge: The Life & Habits of the Mind
Joelle Hodge: The Life & Habits of the Mind

N.T. Wright’s book After You Believe: Why Christian Character Matters, is said to be the sequel to Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope. In After You Believe, the Former Bishop of Durham states, “Virtue… is part of inaugurated… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024


Howard Davis: Pursuing and Modeling Gratitude as Leaders and Teachers
Howard Davis: Pursuing and Modeling Gratitude as Leaders and Teachers

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all of the others" - Cicero Is your life marked by joy? Is your school marked by joy? Could practicing gratitude transform your life? What if practicing gratitude could… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024


Keith McCurdy: Social Media Mania
Keith McCurdy: Social Media Mania

Current research estimates that over 97% of our teens are on at least one social media platform and average 9 hours of screen time a day. It seems everywhere we turn we are urged to get connected and build a social media presence. Instead… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024


Jessica Gombert: Where Did All the Readers Go
Jessica Gombert: Where Did All the Readers Go

Our curricula are steeped in God’s Word and rich literature but our students in Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric do not automatically read well, delight in, or desire to read. Without ability, delight, and desire, reading is too often drudgery… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024


Jeffrey Andre: Demonstrating Hospitality for Students & Teachers From Other Educational Contexts
Jeffrey Andre: Demonstrating Hospitality for Students & Teachers From Other Educational Contexts

Classical Christian Education, once described as the movement that is sweeping America, has been gaining momentum and drawing interest from public and homeschool families. Because of organizations like Spreading Hope Network, the… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024


Karen Elliot: Classical Christian Education as a Mission Strategy
Karen Elliot: Classical Christian Education as a Mission Strategy

Explore how classical Christian education serves as a way to fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples across the nations. In this breakout educators will see how CCE works across different cultures particularly 10 countries in… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024


Plenary IV: Sowing the Seeds of Cultural Renewal with Baroness Philippa Stroud
Plenary IV: Sowing the Seeds of Cultural Renewal with Baroness Philippa Stroud

Having served at the heart of the UK Government on major programmes of reform, I will share how a well-developed theory of change can lead to the renewal of our educational institutions and a fresh wave of educational excellence rooted in… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024


Plenary II: Education as Hospitality & Healing with Christopher Perrin
Plenary II: Education as Hospitality & Healing with Christopher Perrin

Mortimer Adler quipped that if a classical education was the best for a few then it is the best for all. If Adler is right, then a classical education is a human education that will bless and benefit any human being that receives it… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024


Keith McCurdy: Engaging Students as the Beginning of Shaping a Culture of Hospitality
Keith McCurdy: Engaging Students as the Beginning of Shaping a Culture of Hospitality

CCE leaders and teachers – Who is our current audience? Where are they? They are anxious, depressed, and otherwise perplexed. You cannot affect culture in your school without connecting with your students. Understanding where they are… Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2024