“The $10 Billion Rise of Classical Christian Education”

Sarah Hernholm in Forbes (April 8, 2025)

Drawing on previous reporting from RealClearEducation and market segmentation by Arcadia Education (a Classical Commons partner), Sarah Hernholm outlines the significant growth of Christian classical education in America over the past decade–and charts the expected expansion in the decade to come.

The article also references “The Good Soil Project” produced by Notre Dame sociologist, David Sikkink, and quotes David Goodwin, president of the Association of Christian Classical Schools.

Marketing challenges and business opportunities are delineated by Hernholm, including faculty recruitment and limited economies of scale—both challenges being addressed by Classical Commons with its member schools.

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