The Educational Renaissance Podcast

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 ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to ins...

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 for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by...

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 Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for...

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 the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fus...

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 production of Educational Renaissance where we promote a re...

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 Renaissance where we promote a rebirth of ancient...

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 Educational Renaissance Podcast is a pro...

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 wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire edu...

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 fusing the best of modern research with the insights o...

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 to establish a great culture for yo...

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 production of Educational Renaissance  where we promot...

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 question what exactly is going on with the imitatio...

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 production of Educational Renaissance  where we promo...

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 Renaissance  where we promote a rebirth of anc...

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 Educational Renaissance  where we promote a rebir...

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 of Educational Renaissance  where we promote a rebi...

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 Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of Educ...

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. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of...

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 this week's episode Patrick Egan is joined by Jason B...

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 this week's episode Kolby Atchison is joined by Jason...

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 this week's episode Jason Barney is joined by Kolby A...

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 this week's episode Patrick Egan is joined by Kolby A...

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 this week's episode Dr. Patrick Egan talks about "Cha...

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's episode is a webinar with Jason Barney about "Na...

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's episode is a webinar with Jason Barney about "Cu...