Assessment for Classical Schools, Part 2: Relationship, Soul-Orienting Conversations, and Types of Assessors

By Carrie Eben, guest author In the last article about classical assessment, I discussed that assessment needs to align with the purpose of classical education—which is growing in intellectual skill and virtue.  This is achieved through a contemplative posture of what Josef Pieper calls “leisure,” otherwise known as “schole” or rest.  While this sounds beautiful, what are the important components for contemplative growth in a … Continue reading Assessment for Classical Schools, Part 2: Relationship, Soul-Orienting Conversations, and Types of Assessors

Technology: Nexus Notes–September 8, 2017

A nexus is a series of connections linking two or more things. These notes are dedicated to linking us to great content elsewhere out on the web. Connected, but Alone – TED Talk – One of the best TED talks that I have heard in a long time. Sherry Turkle gives a profound insight into some of the dangers that social media and the internet … Continue reading Technology: Nexus Notes–September 8, 2017