Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Emily Williams, dean of faculty at Kootenai Classical Academy in Post Falls, Idaho, delivers a lecture on the history of science education and how teaching classically can help students strive for what is true, good, and beautiful. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences” in November 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content knowledge and refine their skills in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Andrew, head of school at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Atlanta Classical's "February Freeze" initiative, the negative social impact of screen time, and how to make sure that students don't feel like they're missing out without screens. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Andrew, head of school at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a lecture on the need for quality leadership in classical schools.  This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics” in October 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content knowledge and refine their skills in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carrie O’Brien, assistant director of Teacher Support in the Hillsdale K-12 Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her work with the Teacher Support team, the science of memory, and how to use storytelling to help students remember math concepts. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a captivating discussion, Benedict Whalen, an associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, shares insights on teaching 'Tales From Shakespeare' to children. He emphasizes the importance of children's literature in developing virtue and moral character. Whalen explores the complexities of popular adaptations and the need to engage young readers with Shakespeare's works through imaginative storytelling. He also highlights the Lamb siblings' significant contributions to romantic literature and the evolution of moral themes in children's narratives.

Noah Bush, music teacher at Orange County Classical Academy in Orange, California, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what attracted him to teaching at a classical school, how to make classical music exciting for young students, and the importance of music appreciation education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Diener, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how philosophy and theology should inform the way we teach the sciences. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences,” in February 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content knowledge and refine their skills in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Hempe, founder of Screen Strong, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to prevent your children from forming a lifelong screen addiction, simple tips for reducing screen time, and how to answer questions from other parents.  Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Moreno, the William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History and professor of history at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the history of slavery and the American Founding. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: American History,” in April 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content knowledge and refine their skills in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Williams, dean of faculty and science teacher at Kootenai Classical Academy in Post Falls, Idaho, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how the sciences fit into the overall goal of Hillsdale K-12 schools, how to instill a feeling of wonder in students, and how to best integrate experiments into science instruction. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.