by acaadmin | Jun 23, 2017 | Academics, Front Page, Liberal Arts
A recently released report from CREDO at Stanford University looks at the effects of charter public schools associated with a charter management organization (CMO), a relationship used with Ascent Classical Academies and the recently approved charter school in Douglas...
by acaadmin | Apr 26, 2017 | Classical Education, STEM - Science Technology Engineering Math
The US News and World Report recently released its 2017 rankings of the top schools in the United States and classical and liberal arts schools retain a strong showing in Colorado, demonstrating the success and strength of the classical model. Among the Top 10 schools...
by acaadmin | Jan 17, 2017 | Classical Education, Latin, Liberal Arts
Thomas Jefferson, in proposing a course of study for the state of Virginia, wrote this of Latin: I thank on my knees, him who directed my early education, for having put into my possession this rich source of delight, and I would not exchange it for anything which I...
by acaadmin | Jan 15, 2017 | Classical Education, Front Page, Latin, Liberal Arts
Time Magazine published a piece several years ago about the benefits of classical teaching methods and “old-fashion” skills like penmanship and learning multiplication tables, as many schools today are abandoning these basics. The article begins with the...
by acaadmin | Jan 15, 2017 | Classical Education
Many schools no longer teach penmanship and cursive, believing these are obsolete skills in the era of technology and keyboarding. The Ascent Classical Academy believes there are many benefits to cursive and handwriting, among them an acknowledgement of the power of...
