Classical Commons

Medievalist, educator, screenwriter, and media producer Shannon Valenzuela joins us from the University of Dallas to explore classical education as a living tradition—one that forms the whole person and continues to generate new stories, new art, and new cultural work. Drawing on her experience in K–12 classrooms, higher education, and film and television, Valenzuela reflects on formation, virtue, and the enduring power of imagination.In this episode, we discuss: 📖 Why the renewal of classical education signals a recovery of formation over utility 📖 The medieval university as a model for forward-facing, living tradition 📖 Balancing teaching, writing, media production, and family life through rhythm and habitLINKS: ➡️ St. Ambrose Center (University of Dallas): https://udallas.edu/faith-service/centers-institutes/saint-ambrose-center/index.php ➡️ The Quest (EWTN): https://ondemand.ewtn.com/Home/Series/ondemand/video/en/the-questAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Poet, playwright, and critic Jane Scharl joins us to explore her debut poetry collection Ponds, the moral labor of finding a poetic voice, and the enduring power of language in an age increasingly dominated by abstraction. In a wide-ranging conversation, she reflects on the poet’s vocation, the dangers of reducing words to mere “tokens,” and why great poetry always returns us to reality.In this episode, we discuss:📖 How a spontaneous dramatic monologue in college revealed Scharl’s poetic vocation📖 Why poets and philosophers diverge—and what poets understand about language that analytic philosophy often misses📖 The influences that formed her imagination—from David Jones to classical Chinese poetry📖 What it means to “find a voice,” and why the journey is as moral as it is artistic📖 The state of contemporary poetry—and where readers can go to find work that still mattersLINKS:➡️ Ponds by Jane Scharl (Wipf & Stock): https://wipfandstock.com/979838521064...➡️ Jane's writing: https://https://jcscharl.com/Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Dr. Thomas Varacalli, Dean of the Honors College, and Dr. Christine Boor, Chair of Classical Liberal Education, join us from Belmont Abbey College to discuss the revival of Catholic liberal education, the distinctives of the Abbey’s Honors College, and the formative power of friendship, contemplation, and intellectual tradition. Together they explore what it means to build a genuinely Christian college in an age of fragmentation.In this episode, we discuss:📖 The founding vision of the Belmont Abbey Honors College and how it integrates faith and reason📖 How the Great Books shape students to become seekers rather than specialists📖 Why friendship is at the heart of the Abbey’s intellectual lifeLINKS:➡️ Belmont Abbey Honors College: https://www.bac.edu/academics/honors-...Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Art Department Chair Meg Salazar and High School Principal Robert Robinson of Liberty Common Charter School join us to tell the story of Festival of Ideas—a decade-long experiment in classical community-building that has become one of the most vibrant regional events in the movement. They share how the festival began, how it has evolved, and why cultivating a culture of leisure, wonder, and cross-disciplinary learning matters for classical schools today.In this episode, we discuss:📖 How the Festival grew from in-house PD to a regional classical symposium📖 Why public, content-rich events strengthen school culture and parent confidence📖 How Liberty’s festival is inspiring other classical schools across the countryLINKS:➡️ Liberty Common Charter School: https://libertycommon.org➡️ Festival of Ideas: https://libertycommon.org/festivalofi...Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Policy analysts and educators Adam Kissel, Rachel Alexander Cambre, and Madison Merino Doan join us to discuss their new book Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation (Encounter Books)—an eye-opening look at the decline of liberal education in America’s most prestigious universities. Together they uncover what’s gone wrong with general education, what’s missing from modern curricula, and why the recovery of real learning still matters.In this episode, we discuss:📖 How the Ivy League abandoned the core curriculum and the study of Western civilization📖 What their research uncovered in hundreds of “slacker courses” at top universities📖 The historical shift from classical to elective education—and how Emerson and Eliot helped pave the way📖 Why Columbia remains the lone Ivy preserving a true core curriculum📖 How reform might begin—through trustees, states, and new classical collegesLINKS:➡️ Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation (Encounter Books): https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/...➡️ National Association of Scholars: https://www.nas.orgAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Writers and editors Timothy Lawrence and Timothy House join us from FilmFisher—a community of classically minded Christian film critics dedicated to bringing the Great Tradition into conversation with modern cinema. Together they discuss the site’s origins, its recent relaunch, and the enduring need for thoughtful film criticism in an age of algorithms and crowd-sourced reviews.In this episode, we discuss:📖 How FilmFisher emerged from the classical education movement through Christopher Perrin and Joshua Gibbs📖 Why film criticism matters—and how it can once again become humane, literary, and formative📖 What sets great criticism apart from “thumbs up/thumbs down” crowd scores📖 How to watch films more attentively by learning the language of images and perspectiveLINKS:➡️ FilmFisher: https://filmfisher.com➡️ FilmFisher Substack: https://filmfisher.substack.com➡️ Jedi Archives (Timothy Lawrence’s Star Wars lectures): https://explicatingstarwars.substack....Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Former congressman Bob Schaffer and physician Dr. Randy Everett—co-founders of Liberty Common School in Fort Collins, Colorado—join us to tell the remarkable story of how a small group of parents built one of the nation’s most successful classical charter schools. From living-room meetings to legislative battles, their work helped shape both Liberty’s founding and Colorado’s charter school law itself.In this episode, we discuss:📖 How a parent movement in the 1990s became a model for classical education nationwide📖 The political and legal fight that made Liberty Common possible📖 Why E.D. Hirsch’s Cultural Literacy became the foundation for the school’s curriculum📖 How conviction, scholarship, and community built a school that still defines excellence thirty years laterLINKS:➡️ Liberty Common School: https://www.libertycommon.org➡️ Core Knowledge Foundation: https://www.coreknowledge.orgAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Philosopher and educator Dr. Wes Siscoe joins us to discuss the renewal of philosophy as a lived practice—one that can transform not only university classrooms but also the wider culture of learning. Drawing on his work with the Philosophy as a Way of Life project and the Philosophy Teaching Library, Siscoe shares how a discipline often seen as abstract can again become formative and humane.In this episode, we discuss:📖 How teaching in the Mississippi Delta reshaped Siscoe’s vision of education📖 Why philosophy must move beyond specialization to recover its practical vocation📖 The “Philosophy as a Way of Life” movement and its call to form whole persons📖 How the Philosophy Teaching Library helps students engage the great texts directlyLINKS:➡️ Philosophy as a Way of Life Project (University of Notre Dame): https://philife.nd.edu➡️ Philosophy Teaching Library: https://philife.nd.edu/philosophy-tea...Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Classicist, translator, and educator Brian Lapsa joins us from Europe to discuss faith, culture, and classical education across the Atlantic. A scholar of ancient education and an advocate for living Latin, Lapsa reflects on the decline of the humanities, the renewal of moral formation, and his work bridging British and American classical traditions.In this episode, we discuss:📖 The “long withdrawing roar” of faith in Britain—and why there’s still hope📖 How late antiquity modeled education through imitation and moral exemplars📖 What active (or “living”) Latin offers modern students📖 How classical learning can restore intellectual virtue and cultural confidenceLINKS:➡️ Memoria College: https://www.memoriacollege.org➡️ Verbum Sapientiae Institute: https://www.verbumsapientiae.org...For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Professor and founder Matthew J. Smith joins us to share the story of Hildegard College—a bold experiment in rethinking higher education by uniting the Great Books with entrepreneurship.In this episode, we discuss:📖 How a transformative encounter with the Great Books led Smith to his vocation📖 Why graduate school often fails to cultivate wisdom—and how new colleges are reimagining liberal education📖 What makes Hildegard’s model distinct: a single B.A. in Liberal Arts and Entrepreneurship📖 How wisdom, friendship, and creation are integrated into the Hildegard curriculumLINKS:➡️ Hildegard College: https://www.hildegard.collegeAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Dr. Jon Kirwan, director of the new Center for Educational Philosophy & Leadership at Christendom College, joins us to discuss how classical wisdom can revitalize leadership, teacher training, and Catholic education in the modern age.In this episode, we discuss:📖 How progressive education reshaped teacher training—and how Catholic schools can recover their roots📖 Why the Ed.D. has become a leadership degree, and how it might be re-founded on Thomistic principles📖 The surprising overlap between modern leadership theory, positive psychology, and Aristotle’s virtue ethics📖 How Christendom College is preparing the next generation of educators to renew schools through classical philosophy and Catholic traditionLINKS:➡️ Christendom College Center for Educational Philosophy & Leadership: https://www.christendom.edu/academics...Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Allison Ellis (Mount Titano Media) and Martin Cothran (Memoria Press) join us to discuss "Finding Our Words," a collection of great American speeches and why recovering the art of rhetoric is vital for education and civic life today.In this episode, we discuss:📖 How homeschooling and publishing led to the revival of classical education📖 Why rhetoric and speech are central to forming citizens📖 John Quincy Adams’s 1837 Independence Day oration—and what it reveals about America’s foundations📖 How the Constitution reflects both classical wisdom and a Judeo-Christian inheritanceLINKS:➡️ "Finding Our Words: Words That Made America": https://www.mounttitanomedia.com/products/finding-our-words-words-that-made-america-paperback➡️ Memoria Press: https://www.memoriapress.comAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Professors and scholars Dr. Dan Coupland (Dean of the Graduate School of Education) and Dr. Ben Beier (Chair of the Education Department) join us from Hillsdale College to discuss the growth of classical education, the vocation of teaching, and how higher education can sustain this renewal.In this episode, we discuss:📖 The surprising speed and scale of classical education’s growth📖 Why leadership is the Achilles’ heel of the movement—and how Hillsdale is addressing it📖 How theory, practice, and history must come together to form lasting institutionsLINKS:➡️ Principia Journal: https://principia.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/➡️ Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education: https://classicalgrad.hillsdale.edu/➡️ "Tried and True: A Primer on Sound Pedagogy": https://shop.hillsdale.edu/products/tried-true-daniel-b-coupland➡️ "The Intellectual Life," A.G. Sertillanges, O.P: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mcp/the-intellectual-life/➡️ "Another Sort of Learning," Fr. James V. Schall, S.J.: https://www.amazon.com/Another-Sort-Learning-James-Schall/dp/089870183X/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Theologian, medievalist, musician, and storyteller Junius Johnson joins us to explore how Lewis, fairy tales, and the medieval imagination shaped his vocation—and why recovering this vision matters for classical education today. In this episode, we discuss:📖 Falling in love with fantasy and theology through C.S. Lewis📖 Why the modern world resists integration—and how the medievals held it together📖 How the Humanitas project seeks to form students through primary sourcesLINKS:➡️ Humanitas: https://classicalacademicpress.com/pa...➡️ Greats Story Lab:    / @greatsstorylab  Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Krystyn Schmerbeck and Andrew Salzmann join us from Benedictine College to share the story behind their brand-new Master’s program in Classical Education. Drawing on decades of teaching, consulting, and institution-building, they describe a bold effort to form the next generation of classical educators. In this episode, we discuss:📖 Why the renewal of classical education now needs graduate-level formation📖 How the Benedictine MA blends practice, pedagogy, and philosophy📖 Lessons learned from teaching at Torrey Honors College and the Institute for Catholic Liberal EducationLINKS:➡️ Benedictine's MA in Classical Education: https://www.benedictine.edu/academics...➡️ "The Liberal Arts Tradition": The Liberal Arts Tradition➡️ "The Death and Restoration of Christian Culture": https://clearcreekmonks.org/gift-shop...Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John SeniorClassical Commons

Robert Pondiscio, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins us to discuss the rising demand for classical schools, the challenge of preparing teachers for this model, and why curriculum and cultural literacy remain central to student formation. In this episode, we discuss:📖 How Pondiscio’s path from Bronx classroom teacher to policy scholar shaped his views📖 Why cultural literacy matters for student opportunity📖 The “Achilles’ heel” of classical education: finding and forming teachers📖 How school choice and higher ed programs may shape the future of the movementLINKS:➡️ ED Hirsch, "Cultural Literacy": https://www.coreknowledge.org/product...➡️"The Achilles' Heel of Classical Education": https://www.aei.org/research-products...➡️ Core Knowledge: https://www.coreknowledge.org/Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Rhetoric and humanities teacher Patrick Halbrook (Cary Christian School) and co-founder of Paidea Graphics joins us to share his journey into classical education, the evolving role of rhetoric in the classroom, and how beauty and design shape the way schools present themselves. In this episode, we discuss:📖 How Dorothy Sayers and The Lost Tools of Learning sparked his vocation📖 Shifts in classical education over the past twenty years📖 How school design and websites convey values through beautyAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), Jeremy Tate, shares the story behind launching a disruptive alternative to the SAT and ACT, and his vision for restoring virtue and knowledge to education. In this episode, we discuss:📖 The surprising origins of CLT and its explosive growth in under a decade📖 Why standardized tests shape what schools teach—and why it matters📖 The new American Civics Exam and its potential impact on civic educationLINKS:➡️ Classic Learning Test: https://www.cltexam.com/➡️ Jack Miller Center: https://www.jackmillercenter.org/➡️ AEI Civic Thought Project: https://www.aei.org/civic-thought-pro...Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Ryan Hammill and Jonathan Roberts, co-founders of the Ancient Language Institute, share how their unique pedagogy is transforming the way students engage with Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and even Old English. In this episode, we discuss:📖 Why the “dead language” critique doesn’t hold up—and what’s driving a resurgence📖 The flaws of the traditional grammar-translation method📖 A “mixed method” approach that emphasizes active use and reading mastery📖 How AI and modern tools are shaping (and sometimes undermining) language learning📖 Building a global community of tutors to meet surging demand➡️ Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/➡️ polýMATHY by Luke Ranieri:    / @polymathy_luke  ➡️ Richard M. Gamble, "The Great Tradition": https://www.regnery.com/9781935191568...Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Brinton and Rebecca Smith, founders of Classical School Solutions, share their journey from homeschooling and leading schools to developing literacy resources that meet the needs of today’s classical classrooms. In this episode, we discuss:📖 How COVID revealed gaps in teacher training and literacy programs, and encouragement for teachers navigating post-COVID challenges📖 Building the Readers in Rhyme curriculum for dyslexia and ESL support📖 Bridging the gap between classical ideals and on-the-ground classroom realitiesLINKS:➡️ Classical School Solutions: https://www.classicalschoolsolutions.com/➡️ "Readers in Rhyme": https://www.classicalschoolsolutions.com/readersinrhyme#:~:text=The%20Readers%20in%20Rhyme%C2%AE,to%20those%20who%20need%20it.&text=Listen%2C%20see%20and%20do.,retain%20what%20they%20are%20learning.Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Classicist and Cost of Glory host Alex Petkas joins us to explore how the ancient heroes still speak to modern life, why the classics matter for moral formation, and how his journey from gamer to scholar to entrepreneur reveals the enduring relevance of the classical tradition. In this episode, we discuss:📖 Why heroic examples are central to the classical tradition📖 The rise and fall of classics departments—and why it matters📖 What it means to form men of greatness in a post-classical worldLINKS:➡️ The Cost of Glory: https://www.costofglory.com/Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Allison Ellis, founder of Mount Titano Media, joins the Classical Commons Podcast to share how her journey from finance to homeschooling led her to advance liberal arts tradition for a new generation through publishing. In this rich conversation, full of encouragement for teachers and homeschooling parents, we explore:📖 Why we should start transmitting the tradition earlier than we think📖 Kids' innate capacities for memory and performance📖 Recovering the “scholar-warrior” ideal: martial arts and the liberal artsLINKS:➡️ Mount Titano Media: https://www.mounttitanomedia.com/➡️ "Finding Our Words": https://www.mounttitanomedia.com/products/finding-our-words-words-that-made-america-paperback➡️ "Heroines of History": https://www.mounttitanomedia.com/products/heroines-of-history➡️ "Climbing Parnassus" by Tracy Lee Simmons: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/educational-resources/climbing-parnassus/Are you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

What do we gain reading together in the classroom? Poet and master teacher Christine Perrin joins us to reflect on poetry as a shared encounter. Drawing from decades of experience, she offers a powerful vision for how poetry can shape souls. In this episode, we discuss:📖 The "choral" dimension of reading together📖 Why Gen Z students fear taking interpretive risks—and how to invite them in📖 How to delay analysis in favor of immersive, formative reading📖 Encountering poetry not as a puzzle to solve, but as a relationship to enterLINKS:➡️ The Honors College at Messiah University: https://www.messiah.edu/ug-commencement/graduate-resources/honors➡️ Gordon in Orvieto semester program: https://www.gordon.edu/academics/undergraduate/global-education/programs/gordon-in-orvieto➡️ "Blue Swallows" by Howard Nemerov: https://allpoetry.com/The-Blue-Swallows➡️ "Truth and Method" by Hans-Georg Gadamer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_and_Method➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soonAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Is the traditional fine arts apprenticeship dead? Master painter and teacher Juliette Aristides joins us to explore the calling of the artist, the lost tradition of the Atelier, and how beauty and leisure shape the soul. In this episode, we discuss:📖 The soul-shaping power of leisure, stillness, and contemplation📖 Why artists must learn how to see before they can create📖 The essential role of parents and educators in modeling a rich inner lifeLINKS:➡️ Aristides Arts: https://www.aristidesarts.com➡️ "The Inner Life of the Artist": https://www.phaidon.com/monacelli/art-and-photography/the-inner-life-of-the-artist-conversations-from-the-atelier-9781580936576/➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soonAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Wednesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Is classical ed for everyone? Can it thrive in communities that have endured the "soft bigotry of low expectations?" Hope Academy founder Russ Gregg joins us to share a powerful story of urban educational renewal through classical Christian education. In this episode, we discuss:📖 Founding Hope Academy in Minneapolis’ highest-poverty neighborhood📖 The kind of teacher needed for the hardest and holiest work📖 Why low expectations are a form of cruelty📖 Building deep partnerships with parentsLINKS:➡️ "Planting Pivot": https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/planting-pivot-christian-school/➡️ Spreading Hope Summer Webinar series: https://spreadinghopenetwork.org/events-news/➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soonAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Tuesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Is it constitutional to grant charters to religious schools? Kate Anderson of the Alliance Defending Freedom joins us to discuss St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond—a live Supreme Court case over a classical Catholic school's state charter.  LINKS:➡️ The Alliance Defending Freedom: https://adflegal.org/➡️ St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond on SCOTUSblog: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/st-isidore-of-seville-catholic-virtual-school-v-drummond/➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soonAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Tuesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

How do we work with students who aren't "math people?" What are we to make of math's relationship to the liberal arts? Dr. Francis Su (Harvey Mudd College), author of "Mathematics for Human Flourishing" joins us to discuss humane math pedagogy from all angles!LINKS:➡️ Francis' book: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300258516/mathematics-for-human-flourishing/➡️ Francis' exercises and discussion questions: https://www.francissu.com/flourishing-discussion➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soonAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Tuesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Music education used to be different. How was it different, and what do educators—whether in public schools, classical schools, or of homeschool students—need to know to teach music effectively and humanely? Music and culture educator Dr. Carol Reynolds joins us to explore:📖 How music appreciation has changed in the last 100 years📖 What teachers and students need to know about the history of western music📖 Why Americans don't sing in public📖 How to teach music to the post-COVID generationLINKS:➡️ ProfessorCarol.com: https://professorcarol.com/➡️ Smithsonian Journeys with Dr. Reynolds: https://www.smithsonianjourneys.org/experts/dr-carol-reynolds/➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soonAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Tuesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

How can schools start building beautiful buildings again? There are some very encouraging projects in the works that can provide a blueprint! Architect Nicolas Charbonneau joins us to explore:📖 The training of a classical architect📖 The evidence for why people prefer traditional architecture📖 Nicolas' recent work in classical schools📖 What it takes for a school to take on a traditional architecture projectLINKS:➡️ Harrison Design: https://www.harrisondesign.com➡️ St. Benedict's Classical Academy: https://www.stbca.org/➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soonAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Tuesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org....For viewers interested in: Classical education, liberal arts, ICLE, SCL, ACCS, CLT, Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, Susan Wise Bauer, Well-Trained Mind, Classical Conversations, Spencer Klavan, Latin schools, Great Hearts, Memoria Press, Tracy Lee Simmons, Hillsdale College, University of Dallas, UDallas, UATX, University of Austin, Joshua Gibbs, CiRCE, Jonathan Pageau, Anglican schools, Orthodox schools, Catholic schools, Reformed schools, Doug Wilson, Inklings, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Pints with Aquinas, St. John's College, Great Books, the trivium, the quadrivium, John Senior

Can classical education serve students with special needs? Can it stay classical? Can it be truly humane? Amy Richards, author of "Disability and Classical Education," joins us to explore:📖 Wendell Berry's "Great Economy" for the classroom📖 The dangers of trying to "solve" difference or provide "access" to systems not built with difference in mind📖 Disability as a call to wonder📖 A real vision of classroom successLINKS:➡️ "Disability and Classical Education": classicalacademicpress.com/products/disability-and…➡️ The MAT in Classical Teaching at Templeton: templeton.eastern.edu/academics/mat-classical-educ…➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soonAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Tuesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org.

David Goodwin, founder of the Association of Classical of Christian Schools and co-author with Pete Hegseth of the #1 New York Times Bestseller "Battle for the American Mind," joins us to discuss leadership in classical schools. We explore:📖 Discovering classical in a hands-on way📖 Writing "Battle for the American Mind" with Pete Hegseth📖 Priorities for hiring math and science teachers in a liberal arts setting📖 The growth of ACCSLINKS:➡️ Association of Classical Christian Schools: www.classicalchristian.org➡️ "Battle for the American Mind": www.harpercollins.com/products/battle-for-the-amer…➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soonAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Tuesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org.

Chris Perrin of Classical Academic Press, a true luminary of the classical renewal movement, joins us to discuss his long career in K-12 liberal arts education! Together, we explore:📖 The lessons of founding a classical school, with its many joys and challenges📖 "Scholé," or education as leisure: classical's true distinctive📖 The key to hiring for classical schools📖 The "vittlemoot," or Chris' secret to building a faculty of friendsLINKS:➡️ Classical Academic Press: classicalacademicpress.com/➡️ ClassicalU: classicalu.com/➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soonAre you interested in teaching at a classical school? A school administrator in need of talent and resources? A supportive parent, business owner, or lobbyist?Classical Commons is building a network of classical K-12 schools, exceptional teachers, and pedagogical resources to advance classical liberal arts education in the 21st century. We're a unique digital community connecting growing schools with job searchers and other interested parties within the movement.Join us every Tuesday at 1 PM ET for conversations from the cutting edge of K-12 classical ed, and join our community at www.classicalcommons.org.