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20250729 - Cincinnati Classical Academy

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Reviving Education Excellence: The Journey of Cincinnati Classical Academy

Discover how a small group of passionate educators transformed their basement-born vision into Cincinnati Classical Academy, now a thriving institution serving 1,000 students. Dr. Jed Hartings and Russell Newsom share the remarkable journey of creating a Hillsdale-inspired charter school that ranks among Ohio's top performers—without teaching to the test. This success story showcases how traditional values and classical education can thrive in modern America, despite significant opposition from teacher unions and other challenges.

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Learn more at:  https://www.cincyclassical.org/

Support CCA at:  https://friendsofcincyclassical.org/

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Key Takeaways:

  • The founders drew inspiration from Hillsdale College's classical education model, demonstrating the influence of successful educational models on new initiatives.

  • They faced significant opposition from unions, illustrating the challenges that advocates for traditional education often encounter.

  • Their success on standardized tests without dedicated focus on the tests, highlights a growing trend in education that prioritizes virtue-based learning and community involvement over traditional assessment methods.
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