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From The Consolations blog
A Day at Immaculata Academy
A Day at Immaculata Academy by Dr. Andrew Seeley, President When I was asked to give a talk at Immaculata Classical Academy in Louisville, I decided to arrive the evening before so that I could spend the day visiting the school. I always like to know my audience, but even more I love visiting schools... Continue reading→
The Examining Life
The Transition to Classical Education
How can teachers and schools adapt to classical education? Is the method really suited to students of all ages and abilities? In this episode, Susan Wallace, veteran teacher, discusses with Dr. Seeley how she and her school have grown while transitioning to classical education, and examine a talk given by the late Pope Benedict XVI... Continue reading
Arts of Liberty Bulletin
Bulletin
Easter weekend has definitively proclaimed the arrival of Spring, at least in northern Iowa on the border of Minnesota. Two weeks ago, though Canadian geese filling the sky and fat robins returning to their territories spoke of spring as imminent, the deep snow cover made it hard to believe in new life. Trees produced buds in vain...Continue reading
Senior Fellows Activities
“Canonizing” Tolkien: The Case for Reading Tolkien at All Levels of Catholic Education
President Dr. Andrew Seeley and Senior Fellow Dr. Erik Ellis will both speak at the The First Adeodatus Winter Forum, “Canonizing” Tolkien: The Case for Reading Tolkien at All Levels of Catholic Education. Together, they will journey into the enchanting realm of Middle-earth. This immersive experience promises a day of literary wonder and scholarly insight....
2025 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education
President Dr. Andrew Seeley will give a talk called Why Am I Here: The Role of Science in Liberal Education at the Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education. This annual gathering is dedicated to cultivating a dynamic and thoughtful conversation about the restoration of classical, liberal arts education today. The Symposium brings together participants...
Academic Retreat for Teachers
Since 2007, the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education's Academic Retreat for Teachers has been giving new and veteran teachers, administrators, and board members — anyone involved in Catholic liberal education — the opportunity to rekindle their passion for learning while exploring the foundations of Catholic education with colleagues from around the country. This event elevates reading...
Institute for Catholic Liberal Education 2025 National Conference
President Dr. Andrew Seeley will attend the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE) 2025 National Conference. This conference inspires and equips a growing community of Catholic educators to reclaim the Church’s full vision of education and to bring it to life in their classrooms. Hundreds of Catholic educators come together to deepen their understanding of...
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