

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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May 9, 2021 • 26min
Leading Figures in Education: Charlotte Mason
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGJason Barney, Principal at Coram Deo Academy in Carmel (IN), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Charlotte Mason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2021 • 23min
Matt Spalding: The 1776 Report
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGMatt Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the 1776 Report, the core ideas in the Declaration and the Constitution, and the concept of a patriotic education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2021 • 22min
David Diener: Avoiding Reactionary Education
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGDavid Diener, Headmaster at Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss classical education as a part of traditional education, focusing on the strengths of the curriculum, and how to talk about a classical school's mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2021 • 24min
Leading Figures in Education: Alasdair MacIntyre
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGDr. Jonathan Sanford, Provost and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Dallas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Alasdair MacIntyre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 2021 • 25min
Michael Berndt: Teaching the Ancients in Science Class Today
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGMichael Berndt, Dean of Upper School at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how the ancient scientists can be incorporated into a science curriculum today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 2021 • 19min
Leading Figures in Education: W. E. B. Du Bois
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGDavid Withun, head of school at Jacksonville Classical Academy in Jacksonville (FL), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of W. E. B. Du Bois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2021 • 18min
Tomek Grzesiak: Writing as Imitation
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGTomek Grzesiak, Assistant Director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what it means to teach writing through imitation, how it helps students find their voices, and what it looks like in a writing program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2021 • 16min
Leading Figures in Education: Martin Luther
Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUGKorey Maas, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Martin Luther.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2021 • 24min
Alex Johnson: Reforming P.E. Class in Schools Today
Alex Johnson, Athletic Director at Prescott Junior High (Modesto, CA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a P.E. class should look like today, how to encourage students to be excited about physical education, and why the class should be a priority.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 2021 • 26min
Leading Figures in Education: Martin Buber
Jonathan Gregg, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Martin Buber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


