What Is Classical Education?
Classical education is the cultivation of wisdom and virtue through the study of the liberal arts and the Great Books. The liberal arts are the universal linguistic and mathematical skills students need to excel in every area of life. The Great Books are the means by which we pass on the cultural heritage of the West. A mastery of both is the best way to prepare a child for a life of wisdom and virtue, and Memoria Press’ charter and public school classical curriculum provides the tools for mastering these two essential elements of education.
Classical Content
A thorough study of Latin forms the foundation of a classical education, and the study of classical history and literature fosters a deep knowledge of Western civilization. Memoria Press charter and public school programs introduce your student to the greatest thinkers of the Western tradition through the classic books selected for our literature programs.
Virtue Formation
A classical education forms people of practical virtue by training students to love truth, goodness, and beauty. Through the study of great books and classical cultures, Memoria Press’ charter and public school curriculum provides students with examples of vice and virtue to contemplate as they are guided towards greater moral development.
Proven Methods
Since our founding, over half a million homeschoolers around the world have used the Memoria Press curriculum, and our materials are currently being used in over 650 private, charter, and public schools across the country. The success of students in these schools and homeschools demonstrates that Memoria Press’ approach to classical education works.
Cohesive Programs
Memoria Press charter and public school programs provide a cohesive plan, not just a compilation of well-meaning parts. Each lesson, each book, each course builds on the next in meaningful and intentional ways. For teacher and student alike, it’s rewarding and exhilarating to recognize connections, observe patterns and themes, and notice influences across the curriculum.
