

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
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.
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Apr 4, 2022 • 24min
Kathleen O’Toole: What is American Classical Education?
Kathleen O’Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about what we mean by politics in an educational setting, making sure our children become good citizens, and how the curriculum in classical education relates back to civic education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2022 • 21min
Ages & Stages: Teaching Ninth Grade
Jonathan Rogers, a Ninth and Tenth Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching ninth grade, the transition from eighth grade to high school, and adult-level questions that begin around this time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2022 • 22min
Beautiful Schools: Architecture and Classical Education
Michael Rose, Headmaster at Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati (Ohio), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the purpose of school architecture, how architecture can help meet the goals of classical education, and ways to overcome obstacles in the way of beautiful schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 2022 • 18min
Ages & Stages: Eighth Grade Curriculum
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, and Cris Chacon, Physics and Algebra teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), talk with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the eighth classroom, topics that tend to engage students, and the role parents can play in education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2022 • 17min
Josh Andrew: School Culture and Academic Life
Josh Andrew, Upper School Principal at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about where we see school culture begin, the role teachers play in setting, creating, and maintaining school culture, and advice for schools looking to change their culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 2022 • 14min
Ages & Stages: Teaching Eighth Grade
Cris Chacon, Eighth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.) talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching eighth grade, serious questions that are on the minds of students at this age, and disciplinary issues and behavior changes that pop up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2022 • 20min
Stephen Shipp: Obstacles to Local Control of Education
Stephen Shipp, Headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about school choice, teacher certification, and local control of education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 2022 • 26min
Ages & Stages: Seventh Grade Curriculum
Ian Nugent, a teacher and Dean of Students at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland (Idaho), and Marc Uthiem, science teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), talk with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the seventh grade classroom, highlights from history and science classes, and tips for parents of students a t this age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 2022 • 18min
Steve Lambert: Classical Education in Rural America
Stephen Lambert, Headmaster at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland (Idaho), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about classical education in rural America, how his school serves the community, and how athletics help to build a culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 2022 • 24min
Ages & Stages: Teaching Seventh Grade
Ian Nugent, a teacher and Dean of Students at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland (Idaho), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching seventh grade, what seventh graders want from their teacher, and how the improve the study habits of students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.