The Educator's Notebook

A weekly collection of education-related news from around the web.

Source: Catherine Project

Free Reading Groups For Mostly Classical Texts

“Our Core Program serves as an introduction to the life-long study of great books. Its four-course sequence helps to build the habits of reading and thinking needed for self-directed learning in and outside our community… For those who want to direct their own reading and study, we offer a rich assortment of reading groups on […]

Great PD: Free Reading Groups On Great Texts [Deadline Aug 16]

“We offer a variety of courses focused on particular great books, ancient languages, and other related subjects. These courses offer opportunities to focus one’s learning in a welcoming intellectual community. Our courses are open to adults 16 years or older from all educational backgrounds and walks of life. Most courses meet weekly for between 1-2 […]

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