Where Is Classical Education Going?

Summary: In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett discuss the recent politicization of classical education and the future of this ancient method of learning. 

References: 

• Dorothy Sayers Essays: The Lost Tools of Learning 
• Louis Markos for Christianity Today – The Rise of the Bible-Teaching, Plato-Loving, Homeschool Elitists
• Logos School Website 
• William C. Michael’s Article on Classical Christian Education
• Some Articles Touching on Douglas Wilson’s Ideas 
  • “Douglas Wilson and the Association of Classical Christian Schools.”
  • “Doug Wilson’s Religious Empire Expanding in the North West.”
  • “Make it a Christian Town: The Ultra-Conservative Church on the Rise in Idaho.”
• Hillsdale College: New Yorker: The Christian Liberal-Arts School at the heart of the Culture Wars. 

Article Round-Up: 

• ABC: Classical Education Charter Schools on the Rise in Florida with Help from Small, Conservative Michigan College.
• DeSantis Wants to Focus on “Classical Education.” What does that Mean?| Editorial in Orlando Sentinel.
• Salon: Salon Investigates: The War on Public Schools is Being Fought from Hillsdale College.
• Washington Examiner: No “Classical Education” is not a Racist Dog Whistle.

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Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett discuss homeschooling and education.