Can students do better quality work when they slow their pace? Well, in this episode Kolby, Jason and Patrick discuss Cal Newport's book Slow Productivity to apply the central principles of his book to the classroom environment. Learn about doing fewer things, working at a natural pace and obsessing over quality. Discussed in this episode: Cal Newp…

Have you ever wondered if Charlotte Mason pedagogy is compatible with classical education? In this episode, Patrick is joined by Jason and Kolby to discuss the points of intersection between Mason and classical education. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠Educational Renaissance⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom fo…

In this episode, hear from Jason Fletcher, Headmaster at Heritage School in Cambridge, England. Learn about a school that has implemented a phone-free school program for almost two decades. We discuss the philosophical and pedagogical principles that promote a phone-free school environment. Get inspired to implement a phone-free program at your sch…

In this episode of the Educational Renaissance Podcast, we discuss the role authority plays in the office of the teacher. Learn how to handle authority by creating a warm and orderly atmosphere in the classroom. Kolby, Jason and Patrick discuss philosophical perspectives as well as practical approaches that can be taken by new and seasoned teachers…

As we wrap up the year, this episode features a talk Dr. Patrick Egan delivered at the Spring Benefit for Tall Oaks Academy in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He considers how the advent of the classical Christian education renewal movement in the 1990s connects to the emergence of the new economy around the same time. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a …

Improve the quality of responses you get from students with the "right is right" technique from Teach Like a Champion. Jason is joined by Kolby and Patrick to discuss this essential classroom technique. Learn how to implement this technique and understand the underlying principles that will help you take your classroom to the next level of excellen…

The foundation of a deep education is living ideas. Learn what Charlotte Mason has to say about the role of living ideas with insights brought to bear from Plato and Mortimer Adler. Kolby, Jason and Patrick discuss ideas from the vantage point of educational philosophy and then provide some practical tips for you to apply living ideas in your class…

In this episode, we welcome Tami Peterson to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. As founder of Life Architects, Tami Peterson leads college guidance workshops for individual, families and school. Learn about vocational discipleship and the landscape of college admissions today. Links from this episode: Life Architects The Educational Renaissance P…

Are you ready to overcome the dreaded handbook? Listen to Jason Barney explain how to upgrade your school's handbook to make it inspirational and practical. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best o…

In this week's episode Kolby Atchison talks about "Equipping Disciple-Making Teachers." From his talk at the 2024 SCL Conference in National Harbor, MD, he shares how to train and equip teachers to confidently share their faith and help their students take steps towards Christlikeness. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educatio…

Take a virtual journey down under to learn more about what is happening with classical Christian education in Australia. Dr. Patrick Egan talks with Kon Bouzikos, president of Australian Classical Education Society. Gain insights into the seven schools spread across Australia and the efforts that go into keeping the movement well coordinated and re…

You may have a phone policy for students, but is it strong enough to meet the demands of your educational model? In this episode, Jason, Patrick and Kolby discuss how to implement a phone-free school policy. They delve deeply into Jonathan Haidt's latest book The Anxious Generation. Gain insights into the harms phones pose for children and adolesce…

What does it take to enable students to cultivate one of the most powerful abilities in an age marked by distraction? Listen to Patrick, Jason and Kolby discuss how to implement practical skills in the classroom that will help your students grow as attentive learners. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance wh…

A profound, yet simple way to incorporate beauty in your curriculum is picture study. Kolby, Patrick and Jason talk about Charlotte Mason's method of picture study, giving practical tips for classroom teachers across the grade levels. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of ancien…

In this episode, Patrick, Jason and Kolby explore the life and thought of Aristotle. In particular, they focus on his insights into forming moral character especially through training students in logic and rhetoric. Learn how our educational renewal movement today owes so much to Aristotle's thoughts from centuries ago. The Educational Renaissance …

In this episode, we welcome Jeffrey Andre to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. As Dean at the Ecclesial School at Saint Alban’s, Jeff helped launch the Ecclesial Schools Initiative, an exciting network of sustainable and accessible schools providing classical Christian education for children of diverse social and economic backgrounds, at afforda…

What is truly at the heart of education? In this episode, Jason, Kolby and Patrick delve into the life and thought of Augustine, particularly focusing on the ordo amoris, or the ordering of affections. Learn how we can incorporate the true, good and beautiful in our classrooms to help shape the affections of our students. The Educational Renaissanc…

In this week's episode Dr. Patrick Egan talks about "In Pursuit of Excellence: Connecting Deliberate Practice and the Growth Mindset to Classical Virtue." From his talk at the 2022 SCL Conference in Dallas, TX, he shares about the Christian and classical foundations for virtue and then connects virtue with modern high performance science. Dr. Egan …

In this episode, we welcome Carrie Eben to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. A leading voice in classical curriculum and instruction, Carrie Eben leads workshops for home educators and classical schools. Links from this episode: Classical Eben website The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance where we promote…

School and class performances are part of the regular rhythms of the school year. How can you make the most of performances to train your students in growing their affections, cultivating rhetorical skill and embodying ideas? Listen to gain perspectives on performances as well as practical tips to make the most of your next school performance. The …

We begin the new year with a review of 2023. Listen to clips from our top episodes from the year on topics ranging from building a culture of excellence in your school to parent partnerships as well as an interview with Charlotte Mason researcher, Deani Van Pelt. We have exciting topics in store for this upcoming year, so stay tuned and subscribe. …

We celebrate the Christmas season with this reflection on Jesus' incarnation and how we can think about teaching as an incarnational ministry. Be inspired and learn perspectives on how you can approach the work you do with your students. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of anc…

One of the hallmarks of classical education is the liberal art of logic. Learn about perspectives on how to teach logic, how it intersects with other subjects, and how logic can support the spiritual flourishing of students. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom f…

Caring for the spiritual life of your students and your school means planning the moments you share with the Lord. In this episode, Jason is joined by Patrick and Kolby to talk about liturgies, catechisms and spiritual routines that you can use in any classroom or school. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissanc…

This year is the Charlotte Mason centenary, and here at Educational Renaissance, we are so appreciative of her life and work. Listen to Patrick, Jason and Kolby talk about the meaning and significance of Charlotte Mason. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for t…

In this episode, we welcome Deani Van Pelt to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. A leading voice in Charlotte Mason research, Deani Van Pelt shares her perspective on the life and legacy of Charlotte Mason. Links from this episode: Charlotte Mason Institute Alveary Curriculum Centenary Monographs The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a productio…

How do you take your school from good to great? Patrick is joined by Kolby and Jason to discuss school stability markers. They talk through Tier 1 stability markers as publicized by ISM (Independent School Management). Learn about ways to promote long-term stability for your school. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational…

In this week's episode Dr. Patrick Egan talks about "Creating Culture: The Ultimate Habit Training Tool." From his talk at the 2023 SCL Conference in Dallas, TX, he shares five ways to build a culture of excellence in the classroom. Dr. Egan shares examples of best practices and stories of how to plan and implement the habit of excellence. The Educ…

As educators, we are not only informing the intellects of our students, we are also helping them to grow in maturity. So what does it mean to be a mature individual and how do we help our students along the pathway towards maturity? The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of ancient …

Catch up on the conferences attended by the Educational Renaissance guys. This episode will take you to locations in Dallas, Pittsburgh and across the ocean to England. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusin…

What does it look like to create a culture of excellence in your classroom? In this week's episode of the Education Renaissance Podcast we talk about how we as teachers can become the "good apple" that leads to student success. Learn about insights gained from books like The Culture Code and Teach Like a Champion to implement strategies and tactics…

For teachers and administrators, understanding how to work with parents is essential to the success of your school. In this week's episode of the Education Renaissance podcast we talk about parent partnership. Learn some fundamental principles and effective strategies for quality parent partnership. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a producti…

How does recent research on neurons intersect with classical understandings of imitation? Find out in this week's episode of the Education Renaissance podcast. In this podcast, Jason Barney is joined by Patrick Egan and Kolby Atchison to delve into research on mirror neurons. After exciting the imagination of the world almost a decade ago, we quest…

The educational renewal movement is predicated upon the reading of great books. In this podcast, Patrick Egan is joined by Jason Barney and Kolby Atchison to discuss how to find and implement great books in the classroom. They differentiate how books can be used for formation instead of mere information. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a pro…

Rhetoric is more than a subject or a high school. It's an art. Listen to Kolby, Jason and Patrick talk about what it takes to build a quality rhetoric program. Learn about curricular goals and learning objectives that help builds from Kindergarten through the Senior Thesis Project. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational …

School trips are a great way to get out of the classroom and engage in experiential learning. Get some great perspectives and tips on the why, what and how of planning great trips to enhance student engagement in their learning as well as the spiritual and relational formation of your students. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of…

How can educators cultivate resilience in students? Are there good kinds of stress? Listen as Patrick Egan is joined by Jason Barney and Kolby Atchison to discuss stress in schools. Learn about the upside of stress and gain practical tools to help your students (and even yourself) manage stress. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production o…

What does it mean to cultivate our minds in our relationship with God? Listen as Jason Barney is joined by Kolby Atchison and Patrick Egan to discuss what it means to love the Lord your God with all your mind. Gain insights into how to guide your students into a deeper devotion to God and to bring a biblical worldview into your classroom. The Educa…

In this week's episode Kolby Atchison is joined by Jason Barney and Patrick Egan to consider what it means for schools to be accredited. Learn about the benefits, process and perspectives on accreditation. The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educational Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. …

Welcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. In thi…

Welcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. In thi…

Welcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. In thi…

Welcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. In thi…

Welcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. In thi…

Welcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. Today'…

Welcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. Today'…

Welcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. Today'…

elcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. Today's…

Welcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. Today'…

Welcome to the Educational Renaissance podcast, where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading. Today'…