{"id":1992864,"date":"2023-08-07T06:57:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T10:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-classical-schools-kids-dont-test-for-weeks-and-the-quiet-ones-can-shine\/"},"modified":"2023-08-07T06:59:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T10:59:26","slug":"in-classical-schools-kids-dont-test-for-weeks-and-the-quiet-ones-can-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-classical-schools-kids-dont-test-for-weeks-and-the-quiet-ones-can-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"In Classical Schools, Silent Students Thrive sans Excessive Testing."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fin-classical-schools-kids-dont-test-for-weeks-and-the-quiet-ones-can-shine%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1992864&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>Rediscovering the Power of Classical Education<\/h2>\n<p>Phillip Schwenk, a three-decade public-school educator, vividly recalls a transformative moment at the Northwest Ohio Classical Academy. During a school assembly, a second-grade student and a 73-year-old teacher, both from different\u200b backgrounds, stood on\u200d stage reciting the powerful poem &#8220;Harriet Tubman.&#8221; This heartwarming scene showcased the\u200c inclusive and\u200b enlightening nature of \u200dan American classical education.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s dishonest and it&#8217;s definitely not a kid-centric conversation. Because it&#8217;s a \u200dbetter education and it costs less\u2064 money,&#8221; he pointed out.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Unfortunately, classical education has faced unwarranted criticism in recent years. The New\u200c York Times attacked schools like Schwenk&#8217;s, accusing them of racism for teaching a curriculum that includes\u2062 positive aspects of American history. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-classical-schools-kids-dont-test-for-weeks-and-the-quiet-ones-can-shine\/\" title=\"In Classical Schools, Silent Students Thrive sans Excessive Testing.\">coordinated smear campaign reveals<\/a> the defensive stance \u2062of leftists who benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/largest-teachers-union-proposes-erasing-mothers-fathers-for-birthing-and-non-birthing-parent\/\" title=\"Largest Teachers\u2019 Union Proposes Erasing \u201cMothers\u201d \u201cFathers\u201d for \u201cBirthing\u201d and \u201cNon-Birthing\u201d Parent\">running public schools<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Traditional Versus\u200c Progressive Education<\/h2>\n<p>Classical schools prioritize timeless\u200d poetry and key historical documents. Students at Hillsdale-affiliated public schools\u200c learn the \u2063&#8221;Pledge of Allegiance&#8221; and &#8220;The Star-Spangled Banner.&#8221; They delve into the complexities of slavery and\u200c the ideals that inspired Americans to fight against it. These facts \u200ddon&#8217;t\u2062 always align with leftist ideology, which explains the backlash from big-media outlets.<\/p>\n<h2>Families Want What \u200dThese Schools Offer<\/h2>\n<p>The demand\u200d for classical education is on \u2062the rise. Hillsdale&#8217;s network of schools \u2064has expanded significantly,\u200c with more than two dozen member schools and several more scheduled to open in the coming years. Great\u2062 Hearts Academies \u200cand Thales Academy have\u200c also experienced \u200dsubstantial growth, serving thousands of students.<\/p>\n<p>Phillip Schwenk, now a vice \u200dpresident \u2063for American Classical Education, has faced baseless accusations of racism due \u2063to his involvement in opening Hillsdale-model public schools. Despite\u2062 the challenges, he remains committed to providing a \u2063better education for all students.<\/p>\n<h2>Classical Schools Teach Real, Serious, Exciting Things<\/h2>\n<p>At St. Johns Classical Academy, students \u2064engage with\u200d profound literary works such as \u200bHomer&#8217;s &#8220;Odyssey&#8221; and Shakespeare&#8217;s &#8220;Hamlet.&#8221; Unlike traditional schools that\u200b focus on test preparation, St. Johns \u200cstudents read entire works and\u2063 engage in\u200d meaningful discussions. This approach fosters critical thinking and a deeper understanding of \u200bthe world.<\/p>\n<p>Angie Casteel, an academic dean at St. Johns, emphasizes the purpose\u200b of \u2064education in producing good\u2063 citizens capable of self-governance. The school&#8217;s curriculum encourages\u2064 students to \u200dexplore ultimate questions and develop \u2063a sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8216;He&#8217;s \u2062the Guy You Want to Live Next\u200d to&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most rewarding \u2062experiences at St. Johns is witnessing the transformation of seniors\u200b during their thesis defense. Even students who may not excel\u2063 academically gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment.\u200d The school aims to produce individuals who are not afraid to express their thoughts and contribute positively to society.<\/p>\n<p>Classical education is gaining momentum as more\u200b families recognize its value. By embracing a\u200c curriculum that \u200binstills virtue, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-ibram-x-kendi-made-university-of-wisconsin-delete-its-video-of-his-30000-hour-lecture\/\" title=\"Report: Ibram X. Kendi Made University of Wisconsin Delete Its Video of His ,000\/Hour Lecture\">promotes critical thinking<\/a>, and celebrates\u2063 the richness of\u2063 history and literature, these\u200b schools are shaping the next generation of engaged and\u2064 thoughtful citizens.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thirty-year public-school educator Phillip Schwenk recalls a defining moment that showcased the essence of American classical education. It highlighted the current political climate where parents actively pursue such education. 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