Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

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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Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

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Education

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k12.hillsdale.edu

Latest episode

Oct 12, 2026

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Episodes

Michael Berndt: Teaching the Ancients in Science Class Today 11.04.2021

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Michael Berndt, Dean of Upper School at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how the ancient scientists can be incorporated into a science curriculum today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: W. E. B. Du Bois 04.04.2021

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG David Withun, head of school at Jacksonville Classical Academy in Jacksonville (FL), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of W. E. B. Du Bois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomek Grzesiak: Writing as Imitation 28.03.2021

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Tomek Grzesiak, Assistant Director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what it means to teach writing through imitation, how it helps students find their voices, and what it looks like in a writing program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Leading Figures in Education: Martin Luther 21.03.2021

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Korey Maas, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Martin Luther. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Johnson: Reforming P.E. Class in Schools Today 14.03.2021

Alex Johnson, Athletic Director at Prescott Junior High (Modesto, CA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a P.E. class should look like today, how to encourage students to be excited about physical education, and why the class should be a priority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: Martin Buber 07.03.2021

Jonathan Gregg, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Martin Buber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Apel: Challenges in Teaching Composition 28.02.2021

Julie Apel, Dean of Grammar School and Composition Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the challenges in teaching composition, methods for teaching the structure of an essay, and providing feedback to students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: Plato 21.02.2021

Dr. Thomas West, Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Plato. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: Louise Cowan 14.02.2021

Dr. Bainard Cowan, Professor of Literature at the University of Dallas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Louise Cowan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Kiesewetter: Writing for School; Writing for Life 07.02.2021

Sarah Kiesewetter, Fifth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the importance of writing, ways to work on skills, and developing a writing sequence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: Don Bosco 31.01.2021

Dr. Eric Demeuse, Headmaster at Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee. joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Don Bosco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Jimenez: What is Writing to a 5th Grader? 24.01.2021

Andrew Jimenez, Fifth Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching writing to fifth graders, creating a love of the craft, and helping students who are having difficulty in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: Eva Brann 17.01.2021

Ian Lindquist, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Eva Brann. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Sowers: Notes on the Teaching Profession 11.01.2021

Doug Sowers, headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the impact of classical education, the role of parents in a child's education, and being a first-year headmaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Condict: Writing as the Measure of One’s Education 27.12.2020

Ellen Condict, Upper-School Literature Instructor at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why writing is at the heart of a classical education, the qualities of good writing, and how to encourage students in their writing efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: Thomas More 20.12.2020

Stephen Smith, Dean of Humanities and Temple Family Chair of English Literature at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Thomas More. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: Christopher Dawson 13.12.2020

Brad Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Christopher Dawson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan McClallen: Successful P.E. 06.12.2020

Nathan McClallen, athletic director and lead PE teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a successful PE class looks like, how to put students in positions to succeed, and different ways to reach goals as a PE teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: Mortimer Adler 29.11.2020

Erik Ellis, Research Fellow at The Center for Thomas More at the University of Dallas and on faculty in philosophy at the University of the Andes in Santiago, Chile, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Mortimer Adler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: Neil Postman 22.11.2020

David Diener, Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Neil Postman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Andrew: Teaching Classically 16.11.2020

Josh Andrew, Dean of Academics at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta (GA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching classically, developing a curriculum, and the duties of a dean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: John Dewey 11.11.2020

Jon Fennell, Professor Emeritus of Education and former Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of John Dewey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: Jean-Jacques Rousseau 26.10.2020

Zachary Bennett, Research Associate in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Richardson: Teaching Epics 18.10.2020

Brad Richardson, from Ascent Classical Academy in Douglas County (CO), talks with host Scot Bertram about the teaching epics and how students respond to works of such great length. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Figures in Education: C.S. Lewis 13.10.2020

Lou Markos, Professor in English at Houston Baptist University, where he also holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of C.S. Lewis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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