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Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast — 429 episodes
Kathleen O’Toole and Patrick Whalen on Physical Education
The Aeneid and Roman Mythology
Success in Teaching Modern Language in Classical Schools
Kathleen O’Toole and Charles R. Kesler: The Declaration of Independence
The Virtue of Ambition: A Panel Discussion
Vision for a Classical School
In Defense of Logic
Kathleen O’Toole and Matthew Spalding: The Making of the American Mind
Norms & Nobility: A Panel Discussion
The Generational Impact of a Classical School
The Primary Source You Can Hang on the Wall
Contrasting Classical and Progressive Education
Kathleen O'Toole & James Hankins: The Golden Thread & Teaching the Western Tradition
Modeling Excellent Instruction: Hillsdale’s Master Teacher Program
Beyond Mere Fact: The Rhetorical Nature of History
From Hillsdale K-12 to Hillsdale College: Vivian Stewart and Atlanta Classical Academy
Apprenticing Excellence: Inside Hillsdale's School Leader Fellowship Program
Kathleen O’Toole and Robert Pondiscio: Combating Doom and Gloom in the Classroom
Classical Education 101
Mastering Art: Using Narration to Boost Engagement and Mastery
How IEW Helps Students Enjoy Reading
Virtue and Reframing for Students
Kathleen O'Toole & Christopher Nadon: The Tension between "Lived Experience" and Student Learning
Starting a Classical School In Alaska
Cultivating the Moral Imagination Through Stories: An Introduction to Core Virtues
Teaching Students the Elements of Analysis
How to Teach a Short Story
Writing Letters of Recommendation and Advising Resume Creation
On the Least Interesting Parts of Great Books: Melville and Homer
Dr. Kathleen O'Toole Discusses Self Authoring for High School Students with Dr. Daniel Higgins
Leading Idaho Novus Classical Academy
OptimalWork Applications at the K-12 Level
Leading Cincinnati Classical Academy
Anti-Aging Research and its Implications
Leading Orange County Classical Academy
Forming a Student’s Affection for Beauty in Art
Leading Pineapple Cove Classical Academies
Dr. Kathleen O'Toole Discusses New Digital Writing Tool, Essay.app, with Julian Peterson
Leading Lake Country Classical Academy
Leading Atlanta Classical Academy
Navigating the College Application Process
Celebrating Constitution Day
Leading Seven Oaks Classical School
The Aristotelian Conception of Habit
The Foundation of Western Civilization: Ancient Greece and Rome
How Can Mathematics Help Develop a Moral Compass?
Teaching Literature to Elementary Students
How to Maintain a Rich and Well-Ordered Learning Environment
Teaching American History to Middle and High School Students
Mission-Driven Extracurriculars
Using Labs in Upper School Science Class
The Children's Garden: Integrating Nature and Literature
Teaching Poetry in Grammar School
The History of American Education
Teaching Literature Through the Seminar Method
What Makes an Award Winning School?
Using Labs in Elementary Science Class
Supporting Art Instruction over Summer Break
Why Grammar Instruction Matters in Elementary School
Supporting P.E. Instruction Over Summer Break
Why You Should Read and Teach Dante
Supporting Science Instruction Over Summer Break
The Principles of Literacy Instruction
Supporting History Instruction Over Summer Break
Grammar as a Liberal Art
Supporting Literature Instruction Over Summer Break
The Middle Ages: Their Meaning and Enduring Significance
Supporting Math Instruction Over Summer Break
Forming the Imagination Through Literature
Summer Break for the Classical Teacher
Whitman, Melville, and the Poetry of the Civil War
Supporting Virtue Instruction Over Summer Break
Practical Structures for Teaching Close Reading
Hallmarks of a Classical Summer
The Value of Diagramming Sentences
The Necessity of Summer Break
Practical Tips for Teaching Western Civilization in Elementary School
Governing a Hillsdale Classical School
The Progressive Revolution
Portrait of a Graduate
Discussions for Discovery in Mathematics
Why Is There So Much Math in Science Class?
History: The Most Humanizing of the Arts
Inspiring Teachers to Inspire Students
Chemistry in a Classical Curriculum
The Legacy of Calvin Coolidge
Teaching The Little Prince
The History and Philosophy of Physical Education
Enduring Principles of the American Founding
The Path to a Classical School – One Student’s Tale
Science and the Modern Spirit
Reclaiming Science Through Classical Education
Mathematics and Humor
Raising the Standard for Standardized Tests
Teaching American History to Elementary Students
An Explanation of English Spelling
Teaching Science Classically in the Modern World
“February Freeze” on Screen Time: A Student-Led Initiative
Why I Lead a Classical School
Engaging Students in Math Class Through Storytelling
Teaching 'Tales From Shakespeare'
Teaching Music History: A Classical Approach
The Philosophical and Humane Nature of Science
How to Combat Screen Addiction
The Real American Founding
An Overview of Science in a Hillsdale K-12 School
Practical Tips for Science Instruction
Journey to Teaching at a Hillsdale School
Teaching the U.S. Constitution
Exercise Routines in Classical P.E.
Science and the Liberal Arts
Classical Education is for All Students
Mathematics in Classical Education
How a Liberal Arts Education Prepared Me to Teach Internationally
What is the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence?
Supporting Virtue Instruction at Home
Restoring Science to the Classical Liberal Arts Tradition
Teaching Virtue Through Music
The Nature of the Gothic and the Writings of John Ruskin
Classical Physical Education for Modern Times
Storytelling in the History Classroom
A Tale of Two Revolutions
An Overview of Math at a Hillsdale K-12 School
Building Your School’s Theatre Program
Classical Education and College Prep
An Overview of Latin at a Hillsdale K-12 School
How Literature Shapes the Souls of Young People
Learning to be a Student
Valuing Virtue
My First Year Teaching Classically
The History of Classical Education in America
Welcoming Students with Special Needs in a Classical Classroom
Jeffery Rogers: Building Boys to Men
Matt Stone: First Year Teachers – Like Drinking from a Fire Hydrant
Abigail Teska: The Purpose of Art Education
Gloria Suarez: Engineer to Classical Teacher
Benedict Whalen: Falling in Love with Literature
Christopher Matsos: Teaching Shakespeare in Two Weeks
Peter Jennings: Leadership in Athletics
Rachel Holland: Music and Classical Education
Wilfred McClay: Teaching American History
Matthew Young: The Great Principles of Chemistry
Lisa Becker: Bringing Classical Education to Rural Nevada
Jordan Blackstone: What it Takes to be a School Leader
Nikki Teeple: Playing Games in Mathematics Class
Jonathan Gregg: Asking Great Questions in Math
Kathleen O'Toole: Is Classical Education Political?
Kristina Vourax: Starting a Classical Charter School
Carrie O'Brien: Practical Tips for Teaching Mathematics
Stephen Shipp: Achieving Excellence in Literacy
Thomas Treloar: How to Think About Mathematics
Eric Stennett: Transitioning from Public to Classical Education
Matthew Sauer: The College Admissions Process
Matthew Sauer: Admissions and the Classical Student
Daniel Coupland: Tried and True Pedagogy
Jonathan Gregg: Teaching Wonder-Fully
Michael Berndt: Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences
Benedict Whalen: How to Teach a Poem
David Whalen: The Beauty of the Poetic Imagination
Michael Berndt: A Life in Classical Education
Betsy Helton: The Power of a Good School Culture
Tim Allen: Building a School From The Ground Up
Joshua Villarreal: Developing a Good School Culture
Isaac Johnson: Looking for Leaders for Classical Schools
Ian Nugent: In Defense of School Uniforms
Daniel Coupland: Friendship in The Wind in the Willows
Daniel Coupland: The Formative Power of Children's Literature
Benjamin Beier: The Genius of Mother Goose
Benjamin Beier: Some Good Books for Children and the Childlike
Dwight Lindley: Teaching A Christmas Carol
Daniel Coupland: Hillsdale College’s Graduate School of Classical Education
Amy Listro: Living What You Believe
Julie Apel: The Art of Teaching
Maegen Satcher: The Foundations of Literacy
Samuel Musser: Education as Vocation
Sonja Bindus: Preschool and Early Development
Jenny Mulvey: What Makes a Good Teacher
Lawton Hawkins: From Law to Latin
Gwen Yarbrough: Preparing Teachers for the Classroom
Leaders Learning From Leaders
Profile of a Prize-winning School
Nathan Neveau: Athletics and the Human Person
Gabrielle Lewis: Teaching How to Teach
Ben Boyle: Education and The Western Rhetorical Tradition
Sam Clausen: Calculus and Classics
John Punt: Music and Human Flourishing
Michael Clark: Economics for High School Students
Undercover Reading: Summer Learning Series
Emily Williams: From New York City to Idaho
Carrie O'Brien: Singapore Math and Middle School
Undercover Art: Summer Learning Series
Undercover Math: Summer Learning Series
Rebecca Willis: A Family History in Education
Russ Donley: Bringing Classical Schools to Wyoming
Claire Marie Huff: From Chemist to Chemistry Teacher
Sara Kemeny: Learning at Hillsdale’s Graduate School of Classical Education
Becky Lincoln: Teacher Support From Hillsdale K-12
Steve Lambert: A Journey to Classical Education
Isaac Johnson: Learning To Become a School Leader
Kim Vandlen: Founding a Classical Charter School
Andrew Pudewa: Developing a Comprehensive Writing Curriculum
Jeremy Tate: Classical Education & the Classic Learning Test
Sam Foat: From College to Teaching to Administration
Michael Rose: What “Old Books” Can Tell Us (And Warn Us) About Living in the 21st Century
Semi Park: Starting and Growing a Classical School in Today's America
Fr. Michael Maher: Education by the Jesuits, Part Two
Fr. Michael Maher: Education by the Jesuits, Part One
Matthew Kirby: How Professionals Can Serve Classical Schools
Looking Inside Hillsdale's K-12 American History: The Interwar Years & World War II
Looking Inside Hillsdale's K-12 American History: The Early Republic
Grace Ramsey: Latin and Classical Education
Leading Figures in Education: Erasmus
Epics Series: Purgatorio
Betsy Helton: Why I Teach At A Classical School
Nathan McClallen: Motivating Students in PE Class
Jenny Mulvey: Classical Literature for Children
Epics Series: Paradise Lost
Zach Good: What is Classical Pedagogy?
David Withun: A Day in the Life of Jacksonville Classical Academy
Petrarch & Renaissance Education: Part 2
Petrarch & Renaissance Education: Part 1
Sarah Kiesewetter: Work/Life Balance for Teachers
Epic Poems Series: Aeneid
Dan Coupland: Tried and True Pedagogy
David Whalen: Why Read Beatrix Potter?
Tara Hollis: Joy in the Classroom
Ali Pries: Classical Education for Young Children
Ben Beier: Why Read Mother Goose
Nathan McClallen: Every Student an Athlete
David Withun: The Leader's Perspective on Opening a New School
Ian Atherton: Bringing Students to Care About Great Books
Sean Maltbie: The State of Catholic Education Today
Zach Good: The Moral Imagination and Teaching Right from Wrong
Dani Almeyda: Movement and the Brain
Matt Nolan: The Life of a New Teacher
Epic Poems Series: Beowulf
Eric Coykendall: Hillsdale Resources for K-12 Education
Jordan Adams: 1776 Curriculum Update
Jed Hartings: Founding a Hillsdale K-12 School
Education in Colonial America: The Puritans
Kat Powers: Classical Special Education
Eric Coykendall: Opening a Hillsdale K-12 School
Gary Hartenburg: Aristotle’s Philosophy of Education
Ages & Stages: Twelfth Grade Curriculum
Ages & Stages: Teaching Twelfth Grade
Brad Richardson: Epics -- How and Why to Teach the Odyssey
Ages & Stages: Eleventh Grade Curriculum
Leading Figures in Education: William Shakespeare
Ages & Stages: Teaching Eleventh Grade
Leading Figures in Education: Henry Adams
Ages & Stages: Tenth Grade Curriculum
Leading Figures in Education: John Senior (Part II)
Ages & Stages: Teaching Tenth Grade
Leading Figures In Education: John Senior (Part I)
Ages & Stages: Ninth Grade Curriculum
Conor Hill: Education Begins with Wonder
Kathleen O’Toole: What is American Classical Education?
Ages & Stages: Teaching Ninth Grade
Beautiful Schools: Architecture and Classical Education
Ages & Stages: Eighth Grade Curriculum
Josh Andrew: School Culture and Academic Life
Ages & Stages: Teaching Eighth Grade
Stephen Shipp: Obstacles to Local Control of Education
Ages & Stages: Seventh Grade Curriculum
Steve Lambert: Classical Education in Rural America
Ages & Stages: Teaching Seventh Grade
Julianne Hillock: Classical P.E. at Hozho Academy
Ages & Stages: Sixth Grade Curriculum
Michael Berndt: Astronomy and Senior Thesis
Ages & Stages: Teaching Sixth Grade
Amanda Gilmore: Literature and Senior Thesis
Ages & Stages: Fifth Grade Curriculum
Ron Jones: American Physical Education’s Classical Roots
Ages & Stages: Teaching Fifth Grade
Kathleen O’Toole: What It Takes to Lead a School
Ages & Stages: Fourth Grade Curriculum
Tomek Grzesiak: What Makes for Good Children’s Literature?
Ages & Stages: Teaching Fourth Grade
Teaching with The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
Ages & Stages: Third Grade Curriculum
Leading Figures In Education: Aristotle
Ages & Stages: Teaching Third Grade
Rebecca Lincoln: Surviving the 1st Year of Teaching
Inside a Classroom Using The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
Ages & Stages: Second Grade Curriculum
What Students Learn in The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
Ages & Stages: Teaching Second Grade
Leading Figures In Education: Anna Julia Cooper
Ages & Stages: First Grade Curriculum
Julie Apel: Avoiding Tedious Homework and Testing
Kurt Kirner: Balancing Winning with Improving in Athletics
Ages & Stages: Teaching First Grade
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 9th-12th Graders History
Ages & Stages: Kindergarten Curriculum
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 6-8th Graders History
Ages & Stages: Teaching Kindergarten Students
John Punt: Teaching Music to Elementary School Children
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 3-5th Graders History
Erick von Hoffmann: Teaching Art at a Classical School
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching K-2nd Graders History
Mike Roberts: Athletics and School Culture
Leading Figures in Education: Michael Polanyi
Ellen Condict: Poetry in High School
Doug Sowers: The Leader's Perspective
Kathleen O'Toole: Hillsdale College and K-12 Education
Leading Figures in Education: Booker T. Washington
Salvatori Prize Winner: Sacred Heart Academy
2021 Outstanding Graduate Address: Golden View Classical Academy
Salvatori Prize Finalist: Seven Oaks Classical School
Salvatori Prize Finalist: The Vanguard School
2021 Valedictorian Address: Hillsdale Academy
Leading Figures in Education: Alcuin
Josh Andrew: School Culture and Classical Teaching
Leading Figures in Education: Frederick Douglass
2021 Valedictorian Address: Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas
Stephen Shipp: The Leader's Perspective
Leading Figures in Education: Homer
Mike Roberts: Insights from Hillsdale Academy
Nathan Schlueter: Teaching Civil Discourse and Martin Luther King
Jenny Mulvey: Teaching Science in the Elementary Years
Timm Petersen: Discipline and Choice
Michael Berndt: Teaching Classically
John Kersting: The Good of Competition
Matthew Nolan: On Your First Two Years of Teaching
Leading Figures in Education: Charlotte Mason
Matt Spalding: The 1776 Report
David Diener: Avoiding Reactionary Education
Leading Figures in Education: Alasdair MacIntyre
Michael Berndt: Teaching the Ancients in Science Class Today
Leading Figures in Education: W. E. B. Du Bois
Tomek Grzesiak: Writing as Imitation
Leading Figures in Education: Martin Luther
Alex Johnson: Reforming P.E. Class in Schools Today
Leading Figures in Education: Martin Buber
Julie Apel: Challenges in Teaching Composition
Leading Figures in Education: Plato
Leading Figures in Education: Louise Cowan
Sarah Kiesewetter: Writing for School; Writing for Life
Leading Figures in Education: Don Bosco
Andrew Jimenez: What is Writing to a 5th Grader?
Leading Figures in Education: Eva Brann
Doug Sowers: Notes on the Teaching Profession
Ellen Condict: Writing as the Measure of One’s Education
Leading Figures in Education: Thomas More
Leading Figures in Education: Christopher Dawson
Nathan McClallen: Successful P.E.
Leading Figures in Education: Mortimer Adler
Leading Figures in Education: Neil Postman
Josh Andrew: Teaching Classically
Leading Figures in Education: John Dewey
Leading Figures in Education: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Brad Richardson: Teaching Epics
Leading Figures in Education: C.S. Lewis
Kurt Kirner: The Science Behind a Good Physical Education
Leading Figures in Education: Maria Montessori
Andrew Holm: Making the Most of Virtual Education
Leading Figures in Education: John Henry Newman
Joshua Thomas: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
Charlotte Taylor: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
Brandon Misko: A Teacher’s Journey From Year 1 to Year 8
Rebecca Fox: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
Josette Bowe: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
Amanda Gilmore: Teaching Literature Classically
Mary Cid: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
Nathan McClallen: Bringing Back Physical Education
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 5
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 4
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 3
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 2
Five Things to Look For in a Math Curriculum: Episode 1
Natalie Spangler: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
Jennifer Martin: Teaching Classically
Kenneth Hergenrader: Student Insight on Senior Thesis Project
Stephen Shipp: What Makes Classical Education Unique
Brandon Muri: Biggest Classroom Challenges
Anna Swartz: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
David Diener: Leading a Classical School
Katrien Langedyk: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Project
Elizabeth Hughes: Student Thoughts on Senior Thesis Process
Kathleen O'Toole: New BCSI Master and Lead Teacher Program
Michael Nikkila: Teaching High School Remotely
Deanna Ducher: Preserving the Classical Approach in Distance Learning
Carie Brown: Teaching Kindergarten Remotely
Sarah Caucutt: Adapting to Distance Learning
Kathleen O'Toole: National Charter School Week
Jason Caros: Recognizing and Appreciating Teachers
Naomi Schaefer Riley: Maybe It’s Time to Stop Emergency Parenting
Becky Holland: COVID-19 and Learning at Home
Michael Berndt: Online Classical Education
Joy Pullmann: Strategies For Working From Home With Children
Mike Roberts: Athletics in Classical Education
Susan Provenza: Parental Involvement in Education
Matthew Mehan: How To Appreciate Poetry
Michael Berndt: Why Study Science?
PG Grzesiak: Physical Education in a Classical School
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Seven
Robert Garrow: Finding the Right School Fit
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Six
Oscar Ortiz: The Teaching Profession
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Five
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Four
Steve Lambert: How Parents Can Support Teachers
David Diener: Preparing for a Teacher's First Year
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Three
Stephen Shipp: Promoting a Positive School Culture
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode Two
Lyndsey Rariden: Setting Goals for Kindergarten Students
Seven Reasons We Teach History: Episode One
Sarah Kiesewetter: A Lifetime in Classical Education
Julie Apel: The Importance of Asking Good Questions
Cris Chacon: A Classical Approach to Math and Physics
Tomek Grzesiak: What Makes a Great Book Great?
Michelle Johns: Partnering with the Barney Charter School Initiative
Ava Norman: How a Classical Education Prepared Me for College
Steve Lambert: A Veteran Discusses Veterans Day In Schools
Camrenne Van Scoyk on Teaching Music at a Classical School
Jenny Pursell on Teaching Kindergarten & Seeing “the Lightbulb Moment" in Students
Kyle & Tanja Swartz on Learning Alongside Their Children & the Impact of a Classical Education
Eric Coykendall on Hillsdale Classical Schools & Qualities of a Healthy Charter School
John Ottinger on Teaching Literature & Beloved Books
Abby Johnson on Mathematical Concepts and Making Math Interesting
Rachel James on Foreign Language Instruction and Teaching Different Grades
Jordan Adams on Working with Teachers and Making History Come Alive
Ali Pries on engaging students and teaching history
Jean marie Contreras on studying math and being mission-centered
Tabitha Loy on Addressing Parental Concerns and Encouraging Student Participation
Ben Beier on Motivating Students with Wonder and Love
Robert Garrow on School Culture and Character Formation
Becky Holland on Teacher Training and Science Curricula