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08/27/2026

Can the principles of classical education be applied to literacy intervention?

In today’s episode, Soren speaks to Margaret Walsh, Founder and Director of Secret Garden Educational Pathways and author of A Catholic Approach to Literacy for Struggling Students from The Catholic University of America Press. Margaret shares insights from her research on literacy development, speaks to the importance of foundational reading skills, and unpacks how a humane philosophical framework can inform effective teaching strategies for struggling students.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/kG9iZ7TwwB4

08/27/2026

Can we apply the principles of classical education to literacy intervention?

In today’s episode, Soren speaks to Margaret Walsh, Founder and Director of Secret Garden Educational Pathways and author of A Catholic Approach to Literacy for Struggling Students. Margaret shares insights from her research on literacy development, speaks to the importance of foundational reading skills, and unpacks how a humane philosophical framework can inform effective teaching strategies for struggling students.

When Cicero was training in oratory, he choose to practice among his friends. One must imagine he did this because he de...
08/26/2026

When Cicero was training in oratory, he choose to practice among his friends. One must imagine he did this because he desired feedback from his peers.

Outside assessment was the means by which Cicero made himself serviceable to the state. Because he was shaping his skills for the purpose of public utility, he allowed members of the public to evaluate his progress.

For the Roman republic, education was not complete until a student could prove himself capable of utilizing his learning on behalf of the state.

Consequently, assessments had to be built around evaluating a student’s readiness for shouldering the weight of civic duty – they were not just performed for the good of a student’s soul.

What would it look like for testing today to hold citizens to this high standard of responsibility?

Jefferson knew a thing or two…
08/26/2026

Jefferson knew a thing or two…

Our Director of College Partnerships wanted to learn more about classical education, so she spent a day walking in the s...
08/25/2026

Our Director of College Partnerships wanted to learn more about classical education, so she spent a day walking in the shoes of a student at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville.

In her third blog post chronicling the experience, she observes students learning to create beauty for themselves and witness the laws of nature in action.

Visit the CLT Journal to read the full post: https://blog.cltexam.com/classical-education-through-a-novices-eyes-part-3

As we prepare to celebrate our CLT10 Awards this fall, CLT is celebrating some of our past National Award Winners and th...
08/24/2026

As we prepare to celebrate our CLT10 Awards this fall, CLT is celebrating some of our past National Award Winners and their success at the Partner College of their choice!

Looking for college advice from someone who knows what they’re talking about? Check out our recent interview with former CLT10 National Award Winner and Baylor University student, Lydia Gravagne.

Visit the CLT Journal today to read the full interview: https://blog.cltexam.com/qa-with-clt10-national-award-winner-lydia-gravagne/

Have you seen The Odyssey yet? Based on Homer’s epic written over 2,500 years ago, Nolan’s summer blockbuster changed a ...
08/21/2026

Have you seen The Odyssey yet? Based on Homer’s epic written over 2,500 years ago, Nolan’s summer blockbuster changed a few key things from its source text. What did you think of the movie adaptation?

08/20/2026

Today on The Anchored Podcast, Jeremy speaks with Dr. Leonard Sax about the decline of traditional parenting, the advantages of single-sex education, and how understanding gender differences can improve educational outcomes for boys and girls.

Dr. Sax is the author of several popular books, including The Collapse of Parenting, Why Gender Matters, Boys Adrift, and Girls on the Edge.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/4Qry0ACcP1g

It’s time to make competence ordinary again…
08/20/2026

It’s time to make competence ordinary again…

In ancient Rome, assessments evaluated a student’s readiness for shouldering the weight of civic duty – they were not ju...
08/19/2026

In ancient Rome, assessments evaluated a student’s readiness for shouldering the weight of civic duty – they were not just performed for the good of a student’s soul.

The great Roman oratorical tradition is an excellent reminder that, while education is by no means utilitarian, it is meant to be utilized in service to our neighbors.

Read more on our blog: https://blog.cltexam.com/when-the-public-square-was-the-final-exam/

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