A glimpse inside Hillsdale College's network of classical schools across the country.
Read this post for insight into how to best utilize maps in your classroom! Master Teacher Jennifer Mulvey explains how she has made greater use of the maps above her chalkboard and highlights the positive instructional benefits of using them.
In this article, Mr. Battaglia emphasizes the importance of retrieval practice to a student's learning by sharing his favorite retrieval technique, narration.
Ian Nugent explores how to discipline students with dispassion and love while holding the line on school culture and expectations. He shares examples from his own career which he learned from, acknowledges the tendencies of students and teachers to respond emotionally, and explains how the rules and policies of a school serve as an intermediary between students and teachers.
In this article, Mr. Battaglia shares a framework for how history teachers might consider the classical Trivium when planning a lesson.
Every teacher across American has students take notes in class. But why? Are notes only useful as a study tool, or are there some other ways that notes are beneficial to students and teachers? Read through this post for Master Teacher Jenny Mulvey's thoughts!
Master Teacher Sam Clausen explains why teachers ought to take advantage of working in a school that has students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. He includes 7 very practical ways teachers can work with students outside their grade level or subject!
Anticipating the semester ahead, Sam Clausen shares few principles to help teachers through the busyness of a full school year.
In this post, Mr. Battaglia offers three succinct ideas that can help you effectively utilize the Land of Hope textbook in your American History class.
Read this post for Master Teacher Emily Williams' reflections on how to cultivate students' ability to effectively share their thoughts during class instruction.
In this post, Master Teacher Matt Nolan gives practical advice on when to use mini whiteboards in the classroom as well as routines to make your use of them as effective as possible.
The Classical Classroom 