Civics is Foundational: What Classical Christian Education Can Teach America Again
At a recent gathering, judges and legal professionals were discussing the growing lack of civic knowledge among K–20 students. According to the conversation, many students today have little understanding of America’s Founding Fathers or foundational documents such as the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. The concern among the judges was serious and deeply troubling.
Towards a More American Classical Education
The movement to resurrect classical, Christian education has flourished beyond what many of us thought possible. Its graduates have shown what can be done with a little piety, imagination, and the daring to trust that Providence works through tradition.
But in many important respects, the movement now stands at a crossroads.