Dr. Albert Cheng Discusses the Resurgence of Classical Education at Symposium

Dr. Albert Cheng from the Classical Education Research Lab at the University of Arkansas will present data on the growth of classical schooling at the 2024 National Symposium for Classical Education, hosted by the Great Hearts Institute on March 20-22 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

At his workshop, Why do Families Choose Classical Schools?, Dr. Cheng will present the results of a recent study in which he surveyed parents of classical charter schools and asked them what they value in an education. As more and more parents are seeking out classical education options, Dr. Cheng will explain, using the data, why parents are increasingly choosing classical education for their children.

“Join me as I discuss these results and think together with you about what this means for leadership, for teaching, and learning.”

Dr. Cheng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas, where he teaches courses in education policy and philosophy. As the director of the Classical Education Research Lab, he conducts empirical research about the effects of classical pedagogy and the state of the classical education movement. He is a Senior Fellow at Cardus and an affiliated research fellow at the Program on Education Policy and Governance at Harvard University. Dr. Cheng also serves on the governing board of Anthem Classical Academy in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cheng is looking forward to presenting along with other inspiring and informative speakers on March 20-22, 2024 at the Phoenix Convention Center, where they will each be giving their unique talks during the National Symposium for Classical Education. The symposium is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to register.

The Symposium will focus on renewing the Great Conversation concerning great works and perennial ideas. This year we will underscore the importance of teaching and modeling the conversations that lead to insight–among colleagues, between teachers and students, with families, and across our communities. At a time when our society most needs genuine dialogue, classical schools provide a sanctuary of genuine civility. Join us to discover how classical education embodies the good conversations, providing both the means and the model for a more civil society.

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