

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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Jan 25, 2022 • 21min
Tomek Grzesiak: What Makes for Good Children’s Literature?
Tomek Grzesiak, Curriculum Coordinator for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram about why children's literature is so important for our kids, what role should illustrations play in good children's literature, and some examples of good literature for various ages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 2022 • 20min
Ages & Stages: Teaching Fourth Grade
Ali Pries, a Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden View (Colo.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching fourth grade, serious questions on the minds of students at this age, and building blocks students have when they complete this grade level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 2022 • 20min
Teaching with The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum. This third episode is titled, "Teaching with The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 2022 • 25min
Ages & Stages: Third Grade Curriculum
Sarah Caucutt, Third Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.). talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the third grade classroom, topics in history, reading, and science classes, and making adjustments as a teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 2022 • 27min
Leading Figures In Education: Aristotle
Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Aristotle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 2022 • 20min
Ages & Stages: Teaching Third Grade
Betsy Hilton, Teaching Coach and a former Third Grade Teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, (Ind.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching third grade, changes seen throughout the year, and instilling writing skills into students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 2021 • 21min
Rebecca Lincoln: Surviving the 1st Year of Teaching
Rebecca Lincoln, Director of Teacher Support for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about surviving the first year of teaching, building relationships with parents, and professionalism in the teaching ranks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2021 • 17min
Inside a Classroom Using The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum. This episode is titled, "Sharing a Love: How Students Learn with The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 2021 • 23min
Ages & Stages: Second Grade Curriculum
Anne Solis, a Second Grade Teacher at Treasure Valley Classical Academy (Idaho), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the second grade classroom, introducing students to ancient Greece and Greek mythology, and fun with mealworms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 2021 • 23min
What Students Learn in The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum. This episode is titled, "Engaging an Inheritance: What Students Learn from The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.