Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
Playlist by Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education PodcastA 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. H…Follow the podcast:
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Rachel Holland: Music and Classical Education
Rachel Holland, music teacher and department head at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her love for musical theater, the unique nature of music programs at Hillsdale-affiliated schools, and the power of student participation.
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Wilfred McClay: Teaching American History
Wilfred McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the state of American history education in the United States and his textbook Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story. This is the first in a seri…
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Matthew Young: The Great Principles of Chemistry
Matthew Young, dean of natural sciences and professor of chemistry at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how chemistry fits into the liberal arts. This is the first in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: …
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Lisa Becker: Bringing Classical Education to Rural Nevada
Lisa Becker, Hillsdale alumna and founding board member at Nevada Classical Academy Elko, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her time as a Hillsdale student, her decision to help start a public charter school in northeast Nevada, and some of the challenges she’s faced in founding a new school.
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Jordan Blackstone: What it Takes to be a School Leader
Jordan Blackstone, school leader fellow at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her decision to dedicate her life to education, how she discovered the Hillsdale College K-12 Education fellowship, and what lessons she’s learned over the course of the program.
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Nikki Teeple: Playing Games in Mathematics Class
Nikki Teeple, math coordinator at Atlanta Classical Academy, delivers a speech on how to use simple games to make mathematics enjoyable for students. This is the fourth in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Ma…
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Jonathan Gregg: Asking Great Questions in Math
Jonathan Gregg, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a speech on how asking your students questions can improve their understanding of mathematics. This is the third in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, …
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Kathleen O'Toole: Is Classical Education Political?
Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss whether or not classical education is political, why the study of politics is so important, and the nuances of a well-ordered education in politics.
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Kristina Vourax: Starting a Classical Charter School
Kristina Vourax, public relations manager for Hillsdale College's K-12 Education office and founding board president of Lake Country Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the best practices for starting a charter school, the impact of teacher-led education, and how to utilizes resou…
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Carrie O'Brien: Practical Tips for Teaching Mathematics
Carrie O’Brien, classical pedagogy trainer for the Hillsdale K-12 Education Office, lays out a series practical tips for teaching the principles of mathematics. This is the second in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of T…
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