Episodes
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An Interview with Jack Beckman
In our next episode, Dr. Patrick Egan is joined by Charlotte Mason expert, Dr. Jack Beckman. We talk about Jack's journey to Charlotte Mason leading to his doctoral research where he talked with teachers in England who had taught at Charlotte Mason schools. Learn about some of the key principles…
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Why Read Myths and Legends
A wide and varied curriculum includes lots of books. But what about myths and legends? Should we be reading pagan literature or stories about foreign gods? In our next episode Jason is joined by Kolby and Patrick to discuss why we would read myths and legends. We talk about the formative nature…
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An Interview with Tim Dernlan
Are you looking for ways to engage young students in virtue formation? In this episode Patrick is joined by Dr. Timothy Dernlan, Head of School at Classical School of Wichita, to dive deep into cultivating virtues in the classroom. It's a discussion that draws from his books, Classical Christian...
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Teaching for Practical Wisdom
Welcome back to a new season of The Educational Renaissance Podcast! We get started with an idea rich episode on practical wisdom, the ancient concept of phronesis. Patrick is joined by Jason and Kolby to understand the biblical and classical foundations for practical wisdom. Gain insights into...
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Summer, Sabbath, and Rest
It's summertime! So for many of us, that means we shift into a new schedule. How do we make the most of this opportunity as teachers? Kolby is joined by Patrick and Jason to discuss incorporating healthy practices to make summer leisure deep and meaningful. Links from this episode: Christopher...
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Portrait of a Graduate
It's that time of year where we celebrate the accomplishments of graduates. How do we know that we are setting them up for success in life? Patrick Egan is joined by Jason Barney and Kolby Atchison to talk through how to be guided by a core document call "Portrait of a Graduate." Learn about how...
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An Interview with Adrienne Freas
Are you looking for ways to connect virtue formation to your reading curriculum? In our next episode Patrick is joined by Adrienne Freas, founder of Beautiful Teaching, to discuss her latest curriculum, Poetic Language Lessons. It's a discussion that ranges from the points of connection between...
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The Role of Habits in Virtue Formation
We all want to help students grow in character. Can the ancient philosophy of Aristotle help us? Patrick is joined by Kolby and Jason to discuss how virtue is installed through habit training. We interact with ancient and modern conceptions of habit as well as biblical and theological…
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The Great Commission
How does the Great Commission inform our educational goals? Jason is joined by Kolby and Patrick to talk about Jesus' words in Matthew 28. Get inspired about teaching your students so that they can be salt and light in the world. Links from this episode: Patrick Egan, Training the Prophetic Voice...
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An Interview with Davies Owens
What does effective parent partnership look like? Join us for our next episode where Patrick is joined by Davies Owens, founder and CEO of Zipcast and host of Basecamp Live. Learn perspectives and gain practical tools to implement the kind of parent partnership that adds value to your school.…
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Math as a Liberal Art
How does mathematics fit into classical education? Jason is joined by Kolby and Patrick to discuss key principles and practices of effective math instruction. Whether you are a math specialist or are intimidated by mathematics, we think you will gain valuable insights into mathematics. Links from...
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An Interview with Louis Markos
How do we relate pagan literature to our Christian worldview as classical educators? Join us for our next episode where Patrick is joined by Louis Markos, Professor of English at Houston Christian University. Learn from a prolific author who addresses the role of pagan or non-Christian literature...
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The Liberal Arts and the Working World
Are the liberal arts suited to career outcomes? Is there a fear that classically educated students are at a disadvantage in the marketplace? Listen as Patrick is joined by Jason and Kolby to tackle this topic. Learn about some key points made in Jason's latest book Apprenticeship in the Arts…
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An Interview with Mandi Gerth
How's your classroom culture? If you feel like your classroom needs a refresh or some inspiration, you'll be excited to hear from Mandi Gerth, a teacher, author and classical education consultant who speaks and writes about classical education and family culture. In our conversation, we talk...
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On the Soul
We believe in teaching the whole person, which entail understanding the soulish part of how we are made. In this episode, we explore ancient understandings of the soul, with particular insights from Plato and Aristotle. Listen as Patrick is joined by Jason and Kolby to discuss philosophical...
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Cognitive Load and Memory Consolidation
What does brain science tell us about effective learning? In today's episode, we take a deep dive into insights gained from the fields of cognitive load theory and memory consolidation. Listen as Kolby is joined by Patrick and Jason to discuss the science of learning with practical take aways for...
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An Interview with Preston Atwood
How do we understand the classical liberal art of music? Is music in the quadrivium somehow different than the way we think about music today? In this episode, Patrick is joined by Preston Atwood, Head of School at Westminster Academy in Memphis, TN. They discuss many ways we can think about…
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An Atmosphere of Truth and Sincerity
What does it take to design an inspiring classroom? According to Charlotte Mason, we need to be mindful as to atmosphere. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into what atmosphere means, with a particular examination of a key phrase in her description of "the bracing atmosphere of truth and...
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An Interview with Brian Polk
In this episode, hear from Brian Polk, Director of Accreditation at the Society for Classical Education. Learn about how SCL is doing accreditation with a view to helping classical schools flourish. Find out more about what it looks like to have a visiting team at your school and steps you can…
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C.S. Lewis on Training Moral Virtues
C.S. Lewis, one of the 20th centuries greatest authors, argues for the essential role of moral virtues. In The Abolition of Man and That Hideous Strength, this argument appears in many ways. Patrick is joined by Kolby and Jason to discuss this set of ideas in light of our aims as classical...
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Leisure
Can school be a place of leisure? Is there a way to balance excellence and rest? In this next episode, Patrick is joined by Jason and Kolby to explore the idea of leisure, whether expressed by Joseph Pieper in his book Leisure: The Basis of Culture or in the principle of scholé in the recent book...
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New Faculty Onboarding
What are the best practices to give new faculty a successful start to their career at your school? Listen as Jason is joined by Patrick and Kolby to talk about perspectives and strategies to onboard new faculty. Links from this episode: Educational Renaissance training packages The Educational...
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Latin and Greek: The Classical Languages
Why should we study dead languages? Well, maybe they're not as dead as we think. Listen as Kolby is joined by Jason and Patrick to discuss Latin and Greek in the curriculum of classical Christian schooling. There's much to learn about grammar, texts and the living voice of ancient authors. Links...
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Modern Research
How should classical educators think about modern research? Jason is joined by Patrick and Kolby to discuss reasons why we can be confident in our work towards synthesizing modern research in our educational renewal movement. Learn about methods and perspectives on how to view insights from…
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The Common Arts and Handwork
Discover how the common arts can foster creativity and practicality within the classical tradition. Patrick is joined by Jason and Kolby to discuss the pedagogical significance and practical applications of handwork skills like knitting, and woodworking. Learn how these kinds of projects create…
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An Interview with Russ Gregg
In this episode, hear from Russ Gregg, head of school at Hope Academy in Minneapolis. Russ has served for over 25 years in the classical Christian education renewal movement and is a board member for the Society for Classical Learning. Learn about what it takes to provide a classical Christian...
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An Interview with Brandon Koble
In this episode, hear from Brandon Koble, headmaster at Trinity Lutheran Classical High School in Milwaukee. We talk about the Lutheran tradition and classical education. Learn about how Koble founded a classical Lutheran school in Milwaukee. Find out more about the upcoming CCLE summer…
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Nature Notebooks
Students can learn so much from nature. The curriculum is all around, if we know how to access it. Jason is joined by Patrick and Kolby to discuss how to use nature notebooks to lay a solid foundation in observation of the natural world around us. Links from this episode: Lois Mansfield, Field...
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An Interview with Jessica Hooten Wilson
In this episode, hear from Jessica Hooten Wilson, Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University. We talk about the great books tradition and why it is so important to the formation of students. Find out more about her upcoming summer course at Nashotah House in Wisconsin. Links…
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Beyond Narration
How do we make the most of books in our curriculum? We think very highly of narration. But what do we do when we're done narrating? Well, this episode explores principles and techniques to help you make the most of books. Links from this episode: School Education, Ch. 15 on "School Books" School...
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Classroom Rules vs Habit Training
Rules. Where should you post them? And how many should be posted in your classroom? But what if you didn't have to post classroom rules at all? In this episode, Jason is joined by Patrick and Kolby to consider the role of classroom rules. They debate the matter and explore how habit training can…
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Logos, Pathos and Ethos in the Classroom
Classical educators are familiar with the three modes of persuasion in rhetoric: logos, pathos, and ethos. How can these be applied in the classroom? Kolby is joined by Jason and Patrick to discuss the teaching and learning dynamics in the classroom. Learn how to improve the depth of learning by...
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An Interview with Jeremy Mann
In this episode, hear from Jeremy Mann, Head of School at The Field School in Chicago, Illinois. Learn about a classical Christian school that emphasizes accessibility and diversity. Located in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side, The Field School offers a classical Christian education...
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Slow Productivity
Can students do better quality work when they slow their pace? Well, in this episode Kolby, Jason and Patrick discuss Cal Newport's book Slow Productivity to apply the central principles of his book to the classroom environment. Learn about doing fewer things, working at a natural pace and...
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Charlotte Mason and Classical Education
Have you ever wondered if Charlotte Mason pedagogy is compatible with classical education? In this episode, Patrick is joined by Jason and Kolby to discuss the points of intersection between Mason and classical education. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational...
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An Interview with Jason Fletcher
In this episode, hear from Jason Fletcher, Headmaster at Heritage School in Cambridge, England. Learn about a school that has implemented a phone-free school program for almost two decades. We discuss the philosophical and pedagogical principles that promote a phone-free school environment. Get...
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Authority in the Classroom
In this episode of the Educational Renaissance Podcast, we discuss the role authority plays in the office of the teacher. Learn how to handle authority by creating a warm and orderly atmosphere in the classroom. Kolby, Jason and Patrick discuss philosophical perspectives as well as practical...
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Classical Education and the New Economy
As we wrap up the year, this episode features a talk Dr. Patrick Egan delivered at the Spring Benefit for Tall Oaks Academy in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He considers how the advent of the classical Christian education renewal movement in the 1990s connects to the emergence of the new economy around the...
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Right is Right
Improve the quality of responses you get from students with the "right is right" technique from Teach Like a Champion. Jason is joined by Kolby and Patrick to discuss this essential classroom technique. Learn how to implement this technique and understand the underlying principles that will help...
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Living Ideas
The foundation of a deep education is living ideas. Learn what Charlotte Mason has to say about the role of living ideas with insights brought to bear from Plato and Mortimer Adler. Kolby, Jason and Patrick discuss ideas from the vantage point of educational philosophy and then provide some...
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An Interview with Tami Peterson
In this episode, we welcome Tami Peterson to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. As founder of Life Architects, Tami Peterson leads college guidance workshops for individual, families and school. Learn about vocational discipleship and the landscape of college admissions today. Links from this...
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The Dreaded Handbook
Are you ready to overcome the dreaded handbook? Listen to Jason Barney explain how to upgrade your school's handbook to make it inspirational and practical. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern...
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Equipping Disciple-Making Teachers
In this week's episode Kolby Atchison talks about "Equipping Disciple-Making Teachers." From his talk at the 2024 SCL Conference in National Harbor, MD, he shares how to train and equip teachers to confidently share their faith and help their students take steps towards Christlikeness. The...
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Classical Education in Australia: An Interview with Kon Bouzikos
Take a virtual journey down under to learn more about what is happening with classical Christian education in Australia. Dr. Patrick Egan talks with Kon Bouzikos, president of Australian Classical Education Society. Gain insights into the seven schools spread across Australia and the efforts that...
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Phone-free Schools
You may have a phone policy for students, but is it strong enough to meet the demands of your educational model? In this episode, Jason, Patrick and Kolby discuss how to implement a phone-free school policy. They delve deeply into Jonathan Haidt's latest book The Anxious Generation. Gain insights...
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The Art of Attention
What does it take to enable students to cultivate one of the most powerful abilities in an age marked by distraction? Listen to Patrick, Jason and Kolby discuss how to implement practical skills in the classroom that will help your students grow as attentive learners. The Educational Renaissance...
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Picture Study
A profound, yet simple way to incorporate beauty in your curriculum is picture study. Kolby, Patrick and Jason talk about Charlotte Mason's method of picture study, giving practical tips for classroom teachers across the grade levels. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of...
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Aristotle and the Roots of Classical Education
In this episode, Patrick, Jason and Kolby explore the life and thought of Aristotle. In particular, they focus on his insights into forming moral character especially through training students in logic and rhetoric. Learn how our educational renewal movement today owes so much to Aristotle's...
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An Interview with Jeff Andre
In this episode, we welcome Jeffrey Andre to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. As Dean at the Ecclesial School at Saint Alban’s, Jeff helped launch the Ecclesial Schools Initiative, an exciting network of sustainable and accessible schools providing classical Christian education for children…
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Augustine and Ordering Affections
What is truly at the heart of education? In this episode, Jason, Kolby and Patrick delve into the life and thought of Augustine, particularly focusing on the ordo amoris, or the ordering of affections. Learn how we can incorporate the true, good and beautiful in our classrooms to help shape the...
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