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After spending time inside Eagle Ridge Academy, a classical charter school outside Minneapolis, James Traub wonders if the model can bring moral clarity to a nation struggling with anger and distrust—a theme he explores in his latest book. “Classical schools are traditional, but they are not intrinsically conservative,” he writes. “The classical schoolteachers I’ve spoken to describe their own concerns as ‘prepolitical,’ arising not from current affairs but from the pursuit of enduring principles—truth, beauty and goodness.” —The New York Times
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“For a subset of the wealthiest, being able to afford to raise children in a city—especially lots of children—has become a financial flex,” says sociologist Ness Sandoval. It’s a trend that impacts the nature of urban schooling, driving up competition for seats at the most selective public schools. —The Economist
Editor's note: This was first published on Mike Petrilli's Substack, SCHOOLED, a twice-weekly free Substack and email newsletter restarting the education-reform conversation.
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