Teaching for Virtue

The liberal arts in particular and liberal education in general are the surest, most time-tested way to direct students toward a life that is truly free. The liberal arts develop foundational skills that free an individual to investigate the order in things, especially in human speech and in nature, while liberal education embodies the free pursuit and acquisition of more universal knowledge that involves historical, philosophical, and theological inquiries, which are exemplified in the great books.

 

An American Classical Education

We all know education is about more than just knowledge. It’s a process of character formation and helping students become thoughtful, informed citizens who can thrive in an ever-changing world. Get an inside view of the work Hillsdale College and its affiliated classical schools are doing across the country.

The Mission of the Barney Charter School Initiative

The mission of the Barney Charter School Initiative is to promote the founding of classical charter schools and excellence in their teaching and operations, to the end that public-school students may be educated in the liberal arts and sciences and receive instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue.

Teaching an American Classical Education

Students are instructed in a robust curriculum of science, literature, mathematics, the arts, history, physical education and civics.

Reviving American Classical Education

Reviving American Classical K-12 Education | A Tele-Townhall with Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn and National Radio Host Hugh Hewitt.

Inside the Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum

Katy O’Toole and Jordan Adams explain what the curriculum is, its origins, its principles, and how it can make a difference in America

Singapore Mathematics

A short description from Hillsdale College of the key components of the world's best mathematics curriculum. Hillsdale College helps K-12 teachers and parents to bring classical education back to America's schools.