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\u201cA classical education curriculum? Isn\u2019t that just for elite private schools and snooty academicians obsessed with Latin?\u201d If you\u2019ve ever dismissed classical education as outdated, outmoded, or irrelevant, you might be surprised to discover its growing influence in diverse educational settings\u2014including homeschooling\u2014where the principles of classical education are being embraced by families seeking a robust, holistic, time-tested approach to learning. But what exactly is a classical education curriculum, and why is it making a comeback?<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a parent looking for a more enriching educational experience for your student or a student wondering if there\u2019s more to education than standardized tests, join us as we unpack the myths, explore the benefits, and reveal why this ancient approach to learning might just be your key to thriving in the modern world.<\/p>\n

First Things First: What Is Classical Education?<\/h2>\n

Classical education is a time-honored approach to learning that traces its long roots back to ancient Greece and Rome, flourished during the medieval period and was revitalized during the Renaissance. This educational model has shaped the minds of leaders, thinkers, and innovators throughout history. Classical education is about cultivating wisdom, virtue, and the pursuit of truth\u2014all while teaching students how<\/em> to learn.<\/p>\n

Is not the great defect of our education today\u2014a defect traceable through all the disquieting symptoms of trouble that I have mentioned\u2014that although we often succeed in teaching our pupils \u201csubjects,\u201d we fail lamentably on the whole in teaching them how to think: they learn everything, except the art of learning. \u2014Dorothy Sayers, The Lost Tools of Learning<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But what does a classical education curriculum actually look like in practice?<\/p>\n

The Trivium<\/h3>\n

At its foundation, classical education is built on the concept of the Trivium (Latin for \u201cthree ways\u201d)\u2014a three-part approach to learning in tune with the way a child naturally learns:<\/p>\n