Andrew Zwerneman
Founder and president of Cana Academy who has taught and consulted in classical humanities and secondary schools for decades, and creator of History250.org films and humanities teacher training resources.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 1min
When Schooling Became Utilitarian: The Quiet Shift That Changed Everything | Andrew Zwerneman
Andrew Zwerneman, founder of Cana Academy and creator of History250.org, is a longtime classical humanities teacher and trainer. He traces how progressivism shifted schooling toward utility. He discusses restoring classical liberal education, seminar-style teacher training, early foundations like reading and memorization, and projects to recover balanced history for the public.
Jul 13, 2023 • 57min
Teaching History Classically with Andrew Zwerneman of Cana Academy
Andrew Zwerneman discusses the importance of teaching history classically and the impact of fragmented vs. whole stories. Topics include Aristotle, Socrates, Plato, Cana Academy for Teachers, and the art of classical observational teaching. The episode also explores concerns about modern culture, Augustine's Anthropology, and utilizing poetry to bring history to life.
