Private schools for the public good | Russ Gregg

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Is classical education for everyone? Hope Academy founder Russ Gregg joins us to share a powerful story of urban educational renewal through classical Christian education. In this episode, we discuss:

📖 Founding Hope Academy in Minneapolis’ highest-poverty neighborhood

📖 The kind of teacher needed for the hardest and holiest work

📖 Why low expectations are a form of cruelty

📖 Building deep partnerships with parents

LINKS:

➡️ “Planting Pivot”: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/planting-pivot-christian-school/

➡️ Spreading Hope Summer Webinar series: https://spreadinghopenetwork.org/events-news/

➡️ Transcript for this episode: coming soon

Robert L. Jackson

For 25 years, Dr. Jackson has promoted liberal education through teaching, scholarship, and administrative activities. He began as a professor of English and education, then worked as chief academic officer at Great Hearts, where he founded the GH Institute. He has received teaching awards from Florida State University and The King’s College, and was the 2021 recipient of the Salvatori Prize for American Citizenship. Currently, Dr. Jackson serves as senior fellow for both Flagler College and the Chesterton Schools Network. He is also associate editor for Principia journal. Rob enjoys convivial conversations, his latest literary discovery, and cruising around town on the cycle.

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