Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Hillsdale Podcast Network
  • 5.0 (2)
  • EDUCATION
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

A 20-minute podcast featuring professors, K-12 teachers, and friends of Hillsdale College, all speaking about classical education—what it is, why it’s still relevant today, and what makes it unique. Hosted by Scot Bertram.

  1. Classical Education and College Prep

    2 DAYS AGO

    Classical Education and College Prep

    Jon Balsbaugh, associate professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how a "college prep mindset" often clashes with classical education, managing parent expectations, and how administrators can best communicate the priorities of their school to parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  2. An Overview of Latin at a Hillsdale K-12 School

    30 SEPT

    An Overview of Latin at a Hillsdale K-12 School

    Steven Battaglia, Latin and upper school History teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why students should learn Latin, when schools should start Latin education, and how Latin teachers can foster joy in the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  3. How Literature Shapes the Souls of Young People

    23 SEPT

    How Literature Shapes the Souls of Young People

    Karissa Moschel (McCarthy), a fourth-grade teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to read to students, letting students reach their own conclusions, and some practical tips for improving your student's moral imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  4. Learning to be a Student

    16 SEPT

    Learning to be a Student

    Ian Nugent, assistant principal and History and Philosophy teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss forming virtuous students, helping students narrate their education, and showing students that their success means something to you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  5. Valuing Virtue

    9 SEPT

    Valuing Virtue

    Colin Mullaney, assistant director of School Leader Support at Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to instill virtue in students, prioritize school culture, and balance life as a school leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  6. My First Year Teaching Classically

    2 SEPT

    My First Year Teaching Classically

    Amber Nolan, third grade teacher at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss prepping for her first year as a classical school teacher, learning lessons during that first year, and working with parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  7. The History of Classical Education in America

    26 AUG

    The History of Classical Education in America

    Jose Arevalo, post-doctoral fellow at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the roots of classical education in America, how the progressives changed American education, and the revival of Great Books courses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  8. Welcoming Students with Special Needs in a Classical Classroom

    19 AUG

    Welcoming Students with Special Needs in a Classical Classroom

    Janice Dahnke, director if student services at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss accommodating students with disabilities, how to prepare for a student with special needs, and the power of humor to diffuse stressful interactions with students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
See All (305)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

A 20-minute podcast featuring professors, K-12 teachers, and friends of Hillsdale College, all speaking about classical education—what it is, why it’s still relevant today, and what makes it unique. Hosted by Scot Bertram.

Information

More From Hillsdale Podcast Network

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada