Think making kids memorize is oppressive? Speech Meet will change your mind – Carl Warmouth
Decades ago now, memorization largely disappeared from the American classroom. What happened? Progressive educators had decided that memorization was just rote learning at best and at worst was oppressive...
Those Funny Words We Use…What exactly is “Virtue”? – Keith Buhler
Classical folks like to use fancy words that are often misunderstood. Some of our words may sound a little goofy in our contemporary culture, but are important to understanding...
On the C.S. Lewis Anniversary: Would Narnia & Lord of the Rings even exist without The Inklings? How Community Influences Our Work – Diana Glyer
C.S. Lewis left an indelible mark on culture. On this anniversary of Lewis’s death in 1963, we enlist the help of Lewis expert, Diana Glyer, to explore the evidence...
There’s an Educational Awakening Going On – Gordon Pennington
There’s an educational awakening going on. It’s not a new movement but it’s gaining momentum. It’s creating a national conversation that more and more people are getting in on...
Bored with Everything? Awaken the Fire of Curiosity – Grant Horner
When you taste well prepared sushi, a McDonalds fish filet just isn’t so great. That’s what our guest today Grant Horner says when he talks about moving from being...
An Unexpected Journey into Classical Christian Education – Keith Nix
Ever feel like you walked in late to the movie when it comes to understanding this CCE thing? Does it seem like everyone else is getting it and you...
The Latest From Barna That Impacts Your Family – Brooke Hempell
The world is changing, spinning… what are the cultural forces at work and the trends that are impacting your children and schools today? Every type of media your child...
Image Bearers: Becoming who you were made to be – Peter Baur
There seems to be an epidemic today of young people who don’t know who they are. They grasp for affirmation and value through their performance or a social media...
Is Old ‘Bad’ and New ‘Good’ or the Other Way Around? – Chris Perrin
Oh ye classical people, why do you cling to your old ways? With your ancient books and Latin drills… What’s wrong with modern forms of education? Are we just like...
Worldview isn’t Enough – Peter Vande Brake
It has been said that, “the purpose of education is not thinking; it is acting. It is not just knowing what to do; it is doing it.” This means...
Wimpy or Worn Out? Finding the balance between indulging or burning out our children – Keith McCurdy
Classical Christian kids are asked to give a lot of their time and mental energy to school and life in general. Parents can make the mistake of being too...
A Fresh Perspective from Africa on this “Classical Christian School Thing” – Karen Elliott
It is easy at times to get discouraged when we look at American culture and the state of education in most American schools. Can classical Christian education really be...
You Are What You Sing – Jarrod Richey
Classical folks make a big deal out of singing and knowing how to play music. Is there more to it than just wanting us to be well rounded? Even for those...
Wisdom from Alistair Begg on Raising the Next Generation
What if you found yourself on a train traveling through Europe and you discovered Dr. Alistair Begg was sitting across from you. You know, Alistair Begg, the pastor and teacher...
Education is not Neutral Oatmeal – Doug Wilson
Doug Wilson is one of the leading influencers in the rise of classical Christian education in the past 40 years. His own discovery after reading Dorothy Sayers’ essay, The Lost Tools...
Some Things Don’t Change. Raising A Generation with Truth – John MacArthur
Dr. MacArthur has been a pastor-teacher for more than five decades. Despite the constant changes around us in pop culture and technology, God’s Truth doesn’t change and the Word...
Great Books…Great to Whom? Why It Matters – Louis Markos
Classical folks talk a lot about reading the “Great Books.” What are the Great Books? Why are they any different than reading other books? And who decided they are Great? Shouldn’t...
Sports Gone Mad: How to Reclaim Balance For Our Children – Ken Sugarman
Sports teams that go year round or travel most weekends appear to be the trend…but how is this affecting children and how can we navigate the pitfalls of an...
20 Years Ago He Found only 6 Christian Colleges Faithful and Today… – Robert Benne
Two decades ago, Robert Benne researched Christian colleges to see if any had remained true to their founding mission and vision — he identified six. And today he’s not so sure...
Preparing for and Surviving in College – An Insider’s View – Austin Gentry
Colleges are increasingly challenging places for Christians. Austin Gentry is a 20-something millennial who has written a new book for surviving college. As this generation is increasingly exiting the church...
Former Tommy Hilfiger Marketing Director Discovers Classical Christian Education
Gordon Pennington is one of the best cultural translators out there. His life reads like a fascinating adventure novel. In his marketing days in New York as the head...
Meet the Cultural Translators
Wouldn’t it be helpful if someone took the time to translate today’s teen culture for you… the latest cultural trends, the media and technology revolutions, even the buzzwords – and then...
A Busy Father’s Guide to Supporting the Next Generation
A school is only as successful as the home in raising the next generation. In many traditional and busy homes, mom manages “the school stuff” while dad is fully...
Those Funny Words We Use…What Do We Mean By “Classical?” – Ty Fischer
What in the world does “classical” even mean? Most people today imagine something out of date, old and not relevant for the modern world. Head of School Ty Fischer...