

How the Founding Fathers' Classical Education Shaped America
Classics Were The Core Entrance Exam
- Colonial education focused intensely on Latin, Greek, and great authors as entrance preparation for college.
- Students read originals early so college tested language mastery rather than taught it later.
Focus Enabled Depth
- Founders were able to focus deeply because their curriculum excluded many modern nonacademic tasks.
- Narrowing to literature, history, and core subjects made deep study possible.
Prune Curriculum To Prioritize Core Study
- Remove extraneous topics and prioritize core subjects like history, literature, math, and Latin.
- Let disciplined core study free up time for deep engagement rather than spreading students thin.















































Who were the Founding Fathers — and what is the education that shaped them? In this episode of _Classical Et Cetera_ , we explore the rigorous classical education that influenced America’s founders and the birth of a nation. From learning Latin and Greek to studying history and literature, the Founders gained the wisdom and discipline to lead with courage and conviction. We discuss what their colonial education looked like, why it mattered, and how modern schools and families can recover the same focus and depth. Join the conversation and discover what classical learning can offer today’s America!
*What We're Reading* from This Episode:
_The Hobbit_—J.R.R. Tolkien (Paul)
_The Human Factor_—Graham Greene (Paul)
_The Father's Tale_—Michael D. O'Brien (Tanya)
_The Iliad_—Homer (Martin)
_The Idiot_—Fyodor Dostoevsky (Martin)
Martin's article - https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/classical-education-founding-fathers/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=184