Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

A 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. Hosted by Scot Bertram.

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Raising the Standard for Standardized Tests

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

03/10/25 • 20 min

Jonathan Gregg, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how standardized tests can help supplement a classical education, the best methods for prepping students for standardized tests without compromising quality pedagogy, and what parents and teachers should know about standardized tests.

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Jenny Mulvey: What Makes a Good Teacher

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

09/25/23 • 22 min

Jenny Mulvey, science lead at Golden View Classical Academy and Hillsdale K-12 master teacher, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the qualities that make a great teacher, her responsibilities as a science lead, and what attracted her to Golden View Classical Academy.

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Matthew Young: The Great Principles of Chemistry

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

06/10/24 • 50 min

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: The Sciences.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background.

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Rachel James on Foreign Language Instruction and Teaching Different Grades

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

09/23/19 • 19 min

Rachel James, a teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, speaks with host Scot Bertram about foreign language instruction, teaching different grade levels, and support received from the Barney Charter School Initiative.

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Robert Garrow: Finding the Right School Fit

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

02/17/20 • 14 min

Dr. Robert Garrow, principal of Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado talks with host Scot Bertram about finding the right school fit, promoting a positive school culture, and preparing for the first year of teaching.

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Ages & Stages: Teaching Tenth Grade

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

04/21/22 • 17 min

Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster, Athletic Director and 10th Grade History Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching tenth grade, getting students focused inside the classroom, and what topics engage students at this age.

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Epic Poems Series: Beowulf

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

07/18/22 • 24 min

Brandon Muri, Upper School Literature Teacher at Lake Country Classical Academy in Oconomowoc (Wisc.), joins host Scot Bertram as part of our "Epic Poems" series. Muri discusses BEOWOLF.

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Dani Almeyda: Movement and the Brain

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

08/01/22 • 22 min

Dani Almeyda, owner of Original Strength, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about movement and the brain, the relationship between physical ability and mental ability, and how movements can be implemented in P.E. classes.

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Sean Maltbie: The State of Catholic Education Today

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

08/15/22 • 23 min

Sean Maltbie, Headmaster at Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids (Mich.) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the arc of Catholic education in America and what is necessary for the rebirth of Catholic classical education in the country.

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Leaders Learning From Leaders

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

09/04/23 • 17 min

Every year, Hillsdale College grants a school the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching. The prize recognizes schools that focus attention on teaching and promote the principles of classical liberal arts education. St. Johns Classical Academy in Fleming Island, Florida, was a finalist this year.

Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College Kathleen O’Toole interviews Daniel “Matt” Johnson, headmaster at St. John’s Classical Academy, about the difficulties of starting a new school and the benefits of membership in the Barney Charter School Initiative.

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How many episodes does Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast have?

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast currently has 353 episodes available.

What topics does Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast?

The episode title 'Steve Lambert: How Parents Can Support Teachers' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast?

The average episode length on Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast released?

Episodes of Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast?

The first episode of Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast was released on Jul 25, 2019.

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