I landed in San Luis Obispo, bumping in plenty of turbulence on the last leg from Phoenix through remnants of the torrential “Pineapple Express” that hit California. Peering at slivers of dazzling Western geography through the barely breaking clouds, I was reminded of the spectacular … Read more
A favorite podcast of mine happens to be Classical Et. Cetera, a production of Memoria Press. In the interests of full disclosure, I adore the people who regularly populate its episodes: Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran, Tanya Charlton, and, until recently, Sean Saxon. Other folks move … Read more
Piddling about online, I came across this announcement: The Roanoke County Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for a Latin Teacher for the 2023-24 school year. In my day, Roanoke, Virginia boasted a half-dozen middle and high school Latin teachers spread across the school system. The two who touched my life had … Read more
Goodness, Truth, and Beauty paint the horizon towards which we sail our ships. Okay, that’s me, trying to write a poetic sentence worthy of your attention. If it did catch your eye, it’s because the sentiments are true. The three verities (Transcendentals) have fueled the … Read more
“The arts are not an elective!” With this single proclamation, Carol Reynolds strengthened the classical education movement. Her expanded pronouncement is this, “Our Western cultural heritage is not an elective. It’s a treasure!” (Professor Carol speaks with infectious passion.) As I drink my morning tea … Read more
Megan Salazar and I met at the March 2022 National Symposium for Classical Education in Phoenix, Arizona. We shared animated conversations which we have continued since that time. She represents so well the passionate dedication that is fueling today’s revival of Classical education, particularly in … Read more
At social gatherings with colleagues, a common question arises: “What are you reading right now?” Do you find yourself hearing that question also? How blessed Hank and I are to work with friends who are serious, thoughtful, and well-read. Our dinner conversations regularly turn to … Read more
An exceptional degree of collegiality characterizes today’s educational renewal. Whether you experience it under the title “Renewal of Educational, the “Classical Revival,” the “Homeschool Movement,” or another designation, the urgent mission to restore the standards of learning once common in Western Culture generates a palpable … Read more
Whenever those of us in education think of young children, we consider the multitude of possibilities for influence in every arena of their lives. So when asked to contribute a guest article for my friend Carol, I asked my daughter Michelle, “Where would you start?” … Read more
As spring tries to suggest itself, and certain aspects of life are returning to normal, many of us are taking heart about the upcoming conference season. One event I do love towards the end of February will still be “virtual,” but in this case a … Read more
