Educational Renaissance

Mar 09 2025 123 ep. 33 mins 37
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Educational wisdom fusing the best of modern research with the ancient philosophers of education.

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An Interview with Jeremy Mann

Mar 09 2025 42 mins  
In this episode, hear from Jeremy Mann, Head of School at The Field School in Chicago, Illinois. Learn about a classical Christian school that emphasizes accessibility and diversity. Located in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side, The Field School offers a classical Christian education using a Charlotte Mason pedagogy. Learn about this inspiring school and gain insig

Slow Productivity

Feb 23 2025 42 mins  
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 Newport, Slow ProductivityThe Educa

Charlotte Mason and Classical Education

Feb 09 2025 36 mins  
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 for the modern era. We seek to i

An Interview with Jason Fletcher

Jan 26 2025 45 mins  
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 school. Links from this episode: �

Authority in the Classroom

Jan 12 2025 43 mins  
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. The Educational Renaissance Podc

Classical Education and the New Economy

Dec 29 2024 33 mins  
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 production of Educational Renaissa

Right is Right

Dec 15 2024 38 mins  
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 excellence. The Educational Renaissance Po

Living Ideas

Dec 01 2024 38 mins  
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 classroom. The Educational Renaissance

An Interview with Tami Peterson

Nov 17 2024 47 mins  
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 Podcast is a production of Educatio

The Dreaded Handbook

Nov 03 2024 40 mins  
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 of modern research with the insight