Why History Matters—Embracing the Historical Narrative in a Truly Disjointed World

I have never been one for revisionism. In fact, as a historian, I firmly place myself on the side of tradition, much to the dismay of many of my contemporaries…
Bridget WeisenburgerNovember 14, 2017
Clay Classical Academy Students Develop Leadership Skills Through Future Leaders Outreach Network

Madison Cathcart wants to own her cosmetic line, Johnjuana Fisher wants to be an oncologist so she can find a cure for cancer, Skylar Sabbath wants to be a sports…
Bridget WeisenburgerNovember 13, 2017
Socratic Seminar 101: Building Critical Thinkers K-12

ResponsiveEd’s Director of Classical Methodology Adrienne Freas and K-12 Director of History John Heitzenrater co-presented at the Texas Charter School Association Fall Conference. The title of their session was Socratic…
Bridget WeisenburgerNovember 13, 2017
The Singapore Method for Elementary Mathematics

ResponsiveEd’s classical schools have implemented various Singapore math curriculums to strengthen students’ math competency and set them up for success at the high school and college levels. Some of our…
Bridget WeisenburgerSeptember 8, 2017
ResponsiveEd Welcomes Hundreds of New Students to its Five New Schools Opening This Year

ResponsiveEd, the largest charter school system in Texas, is proud to announce the opening of three new tuition-free public schools and two new campus buildings for the 2017-2018 school year.…
Bridget WeisenburgerAugust 31, 2017
“Character education: as important as academics?”

In the words of a famous dialogue found in the "Laws" by Plato, "But if you ask what is the good of education in general, the answer is easy, that…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 29, 2017
“Why Read Literature?”

In her article "Why Read Literature?" literary historian Esther Lombardi raises several interesting questions. Do we read literature purely for enjoyment? Do we read it just to understand other cultures?…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 26, 2017
ResponsiveEd’s Tyler Classical Academy Students Learn About Robotics and Engineering

At the East Texas State Fair Academic Rodeo this year, Tyler Classical Academy, a ResponsiveEd® charter school, students in elementary and middle school walked away with first place for the…
Bridget WeisenburgerJune 6, 2017