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• Jan 18, 2022

The 5 Books Every Classical Educator Must Read

Starting a classical school––whether it be a public-charter, private, co-op, or homeschool––is an exciting undertaking that I encourage everyone to consider. The idea might sound daunting or even terrifying, but that’s only because most people are not aware of the many available resources. In my almost twenty years of “classical” work (first as a student, then as a teacher, and now as a school leader), I’ve picked up a few tricks of the trade that make starting your own classical school easier. I’d like to share some of these insights, particularly focusing on one question I am often asked: “What books should a person read to prepare to open a classical school?”

There are several books that teach classical pedagogy. However, not all of them are equal. Some lack clarity, others are so basic that they barely offer any insights. And a vast majority of books are so pretentious that most readers put the book down after a page or two (and rightly so, no one likes a pedant).

Considering all these things, I have put together a list that I consider to be the best when it comes to learning and understanding classical. I have arranged this list in order of difficulty – from the most accessible to most challenging (yet still very rewarding). In my humble opinion, if you are looking for a survey of the classical worldview and its underpinnings, these are by far the best sources available at the moment.

Now one quick caveat before we jump into the list: Many years ago when I was working towards my B.A. in philosophy, my professor introduced me to a life-altering truth that I now want to share with you. He would say, “There is no such thing as philosophical reading, only philosophical re-reading.” In other words, however accessible (or easy to follow) this list of books can be, I recommend you read them many times over––and over many years. With this, I begin with the first book on my list:

Consider This: Charlotte Mason and the Classical Tradition by Karen Glass. Glass possesses a strong grasp of classical education – in particular, the Charlotte Mason style of classical. Charlotte Mason ranks as one of the most influential British educational reformers of the turn of the 20th century, re-envisioning classical pedagogy for the modern world. The Charlotte Mason “method” is particularly popular among homeschoolers. Glass does everyone a favor with her superb book, summarizing six large volumes of deep educational philosophy written by Mason into a single 129-page book. Moreover, her writing style is clear and concise, making it a top pick among educators seeking to gather a quick but robust understanding of the classical model. With the Mason model as her standard, Glass then works her way out towards classical education in general, offering the reader a bird’s eye view of classical thought. The two main takeaways from Consider This are Glass’ exposition of synthetic learning vs. analytic and how all the sciences are interconnected. This is why it should be first on your list, since it will give you a good foundation with which to absorb more challenging texts.

Second on my list is not a book but an essay (hooray for a short reading!) and a free one at that: “ The Lost Tools of Learning ” by Dorothy Sayers. It’s ironic that I place Sayers after Karen Glass since Glass has a very good reason to be critical of Sayers’ way, or our modern way of interpreting Sayers, of organizing the classical model: as corresponding to “stages” of a child’s growth. Leaning on the educational theories of her day, Sayers seems to have accepted Piaget’s child developmental psychology wholesale. Nonetheless, Sayer’s essay is insightful to understanding how the classical movement understands its educational program not as teaching “subjects” but as teaching children “how to think” and “the love of learning.”

Awakening Wonder: A Classical Guide to Truth, Goodness, and Beauty by Stephen R. Turley. Don't be deceived by the humble size of this text; it is going to require some effort on the part of the reader. So make sure you set aside some alone time, a cup of coffee, and that you are prepared for some mental cardio. Turley’s book is one of the most rewarding texts on the classical transcendentals of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Turley offers the reader what I have rarely found in good classical education books: the foundational and philosophical pillars of classical education. Drawing you back to the ancients and in particular Plato, the author guides you through a historical approach of the classical movement and its iterations over millennia. If you love history and prefer to approach a subject by studying its beginnings, this is the book for you!

Although this next book is for the bold-of-heart, it is still one of the definitive texts on classical education, and for this reason, should be read by everyone wishing to grasp the purposes and ends of a classical education. Published in 1981, Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education by David V. Hicks sets a standard for writers on classical education that will be hard to surpass. Making his main thesis that an education is meant to shape character, he provides a scathing but enlightening critique of models that surreptitiously claim to only teach “facts” while also shaping a child’s moral outlook on life (whether this is done willfully or unwittingly). Hicks is quick to point out that all models stem from philosophical assumptions that ultimately impact the children under their care. More importantly, Hicks offers a deep dive into how a classical education provides a solution to our modern educational challenges.

This last book is my personal favorite. I place it last not so much for difficulty (although it is still very challenging) but for “dryness.” Lacking the stylistic rhetoric that would make reading enjoyable, The Trivium: The Liberal Arts of Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric by Sister Miriam Joseph, reads more like a manual. Sister Miriam assumes her readers already possess a hefty background in classical education, hence I place it last on the list. Because Sister Miriam gives the best exposition on the trivium and liberal arts I have encountered, this is the kind of book I recommend not so much as a requirement, but as a reward for those that have devoted their lives to pursuing a deeper understanding of the classical world.

Lastly, you might ask why I have omitted C. S. Lewis’ seminal work on education, The Abolition of Man. Not only do I believe this text requires its own blog post, but I also place it in the category of “classical education apologetics.” If I had to place it on the list, I would place it next to Hick’s book in degree of challenging read. Unlike the books on this list, however, it is a classic itself. So it is required reading for all classical educators.

In the end, there are many books new and old that can prove useful. If I have missed your favorite, please share it with me via email here . Classical education is both a lifestyle and hence a lifetime pursuit, and as my professor so accurately pointed out: there is no such thing as philosophical reading; only philosophical re-reading.

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ClassicalU subscribers know that the Book Finder is great tool for building your own reading list and growing your understanding of the classical tradition of education.

However, we thought you would like to see a curated list of 55 great books to read, by category. Here is the list as a PDF: Click here .

Here is the list again in the text of this blog article:

The Classical Educator’s Reading List (Top 55 Books)

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Introductory Books

       An Introduction to Classical Education: A Guide for Parents  (C. Perrin)

       “The Lost Tools of Learning” (Essay by Dorothy Sayers) 


       Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning  (Douglas Wilson) 


       The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home  (Susan W. Bauer & Jessie Wise) 


       The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education (Kevin Clark & Ravi Jain) 


       Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education (David Hicks) 


       Wisdom and Eloquence: A Christian Paradigm for Classical Learning (Charles Evans & Robert Littlejohn) 


       For the Children’s Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School (Susan Schaeffer Macaulay) 


       Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America (Andrew Kern & Gene Veith)

History of Classical Education


       The Republic (Plato) 
 Politics (Aristotle) 


       Institutes of Oratory (or The Education of an Orator) (Quintillian) 


       A History of Education in Antiquity (H.I. Marrou) 


       Education in Ancient Rome (Stanely R. Bonner) 


       The Love of Learning and the Desire for God: A Study of Monastic Culture (Jean Leclercq) 


       How the Irish Saved Civilization (Thomas Cahill) 


       The Rise of the Universities (Charles Homer Haskins) 


       A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the 21st Century (Oliver DeMille) 


       The Great Tradition: Classic Readings on What it Means to Be an Educated Human Being (Richard Gamble, editor)

Modern Education


       The Abolition of Man: How Education Shapes Man’s Sense of Morality (C.S. Lewis) 


       Left Back: A Century of Battles over School Reform (Diane Ravitch) 


       The Transformation of the School: Progressivism in American Education, 1876-1957 (Lawrence A. Cremin) 


       The Schools We Need: Why We Don’t Have Them (E. D. Hirsch, Jr.) 


       Reforming Education: The Opening of the American Mind (Mortimer J. Adler) 


       American Education: A History (Wayne J. Urban & Jennings L. Wagoner, Jr.) 


       The Global Achievement Gap: Why Even Our Best Schools Don’t Teach the New Survival Skills our Children Need–and What We Can Do about It (Tony Wagner)

Philosophy of Education


       On Christian Doctrine (or On Christian Teaching) (Augustine) 


       Great Ideas from the Great Books (Mortimer Adler) 


       Awakening Wonder: A Classical Guide to Truth, Goodness, and Beauty (Stephen Turley) 


       Plato: The Great Philosopher-Educator (David Diener) 
 The Idea of a University (John Henry Newman) 


       Ideas Have Consequences (Richard M. Weaver)

Mathematics & Science


       A Mathematician’s Lament (Paul Lockart) 


       Measurement (Paul Lockart) 


       Innumeracy (John Allen Paulos) 


       The Divine Challenge: On Matter, Mind, Math, and Meaning (John Byl) 


       Beauty for Truth’s Sake: On the Re-enchantment of Education (Stratford Caldecott) 


       The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural Philosophy (Nancy Pearcey & Charles Thaxton)

Virtue and Embodiment


       The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods (A. G. Sertillanges) 


       Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life at a Christian College (James W. Sire)

       Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview and Cultural Formation (James K. A. Smith) 


       You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit (James K. A. Smith)

       Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classical Stories Awaken a Child’s Moral Imagination (Vigen Gurioian) 


       John Milton: Classical Learning and the Progress of Virtue (Grant Horner)

Scholé and Contemplation


       Only the Lover Sings: Art and Contemplation (Josef Pieper) 


       Leisure the Basis of Culture (Josef Pieper) 


       Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakeable Peace (Sarah Mackenzie) 


       Charlotte Mason’s Original Homeschooling Series: Home Education (vol. 1) (Charlotte Mason)

Pedagogy, Art of Teaching


       The Art of Teaching (Gilbert Highet) 


       Begin Here: The Forgotten Conditions of Teaching and Learning (Jacques Barzun) 


       The Seven Laws of Teaching (John Milton Gregory) 


       Why Students Don’t Like School: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions about How the Mind Works and What it Means for the Classroom (Daniel T. Willingham) 


       Poetic Knowledge: The Recovery of Education (James Taylor) 


       Socratic Circles: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in Middle and High School (Matt Copeland) 


       Teach Like a Champion: Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College (Doug Lemov)

Dr. Perrin’s Top 10 List: 101 Version


       An Introduction to Classical Education: A Guide for Parents (C. Perrin) 


       The Great Tradition: Classic Readings on What it Means to Be an Educated Human Being (Richard Gamble, editor) 


       The Seven Laws of Teaching (John Milton Gregory)

Dr. Perrin’s Top 10 List: 102 Version


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The 31 most influential classic books in education – a crowd-sourced list

With the holidays soon upon us, I thought it appropriate to provide a list of what are arguably the most historically influential books in education, as we ponder gifts for colleagues, friends and loved ones who are educators. This list came from a crowd-source appeal via Twitter and an email to colleagues and friends. Each book on the list received at least 5 votes from the 50 or so folks who responded; good enough for me. Yes, I know – it’s subjective. Yes, I know – it’s almost all men. Yes, I know – you are appalled at the inclusion of x and the failure to include y. Yes, it probably reflects educators ‘of a certain age’. But, hey – it’s my blog, and that’s why there is a REPLY box: make your case! But recall the criterion: influential, not merely “I liked it”. In case you are interested, my choices were: Plato, Rousseau, Dewey, Polya, and Tyler. It’s truly shocking to me how few math teachers have read Polya, IMHO; it’s sad how few people read Dewey anymore (admittedly not easy reading) since his vision framed the mission for most modern educators. And Tyler is my guru – the author of ‘backward design’ thinking, 70 years ago. I would not have included Lortie, Callahan, or Silberman even though I like all 3 books, because they are more of about history/sociology than a theoretical or practical guide. I wanted Alvin Toffler for Future Shock – no one else selected him, alas. I can honestly say I had read all of them except one: I was initially unfamiliar with the Rosenblatt, a surprisingly modern view of teaching English from many decades ago, and have now read it – good stuff. Note that there are no books on the list from 1990 – present.  Too early to make the call, in my humble opinion. The books that follow are thus ‘classics’, deserving of your time and thought. All of them, even the ones with which you might have issues, provide great food for thought. So, bon appetit !

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I’m surprised to see that more research-oriented books like “The Learning Gap”, “The Teaching Gap”, and “Visible Learning” haven’t made it.

All too new to make the cut. I fully agree on all 3 – I have quoted from all 3 across many articles and books. In fact, your point can be generalized: the style and genre of book has been changing over the decades. How People Learn will also surely make the next cut for the same reason.

This was my first thought exactly. I worked in Stigler’s lab and work at the Carnegie Foundation and his stuff is both incredible and influential.

Kelly Gallegher’s Readicide and Penny Kittle’s Write Beside Them will eventually make it to the canon.

John Holt (though not one book), Ivan Illich, Herb Kohl. I was very interested in how to create alternatives. Has Vivian Paley’s work been around long enough to count?

My thumbs up is for I Won’t Learn from You – Herb Kohl. This book impacted me greatly as an evolving teacher.

Great list! I would add: Curriculum in a New Key, by Ted Aoki, A Post Modern Perspective on Curriculum by Bill Doll (though both are newer than 1990)

What about the work of Marie Clay? While she wrote prolifically throughout the 90’s and up until her death her original work Reading: The Patterning of Complex Behaviour (1979?) set the way for how many teachers teach reading today.

Great choice. I was unaware of the book. She was decades ahead of her time in using supervision/feedback via the 1-way mirror, for example…

Ways with Words by Shirley Brice Heath

Thank you for the list! Unfortunately I can’t say that I have read most of them. Hilde

Hilde, that’s what airplane rides (and semi-retirement) are for!

Most teachers I know have never read any of these books and they never will. Do we force teachers to read these books? Or do we write books that teachers actually want to read? We need to be more concerned about the books teachers in the trenches are actually reading, not the elite at east coast universities. Most of these books have little influence with what happens in classrooms across this country I tend to doubt any of these books have had much impact on the lives of teachers. But they certainly are an interesting bunch of books.

Teachers who are actually teaching can also read theory – it should not only be for folks at elite universities. This is what Freire talks about when he writes about praxis: theory and reflection leading to informed action. I truly hope that some of these texts – especially those which don’t just center on whitestream notions of education but speak of democratic, emancipatory education, are read by teachers.

Agreed. Perhaps teachers could at least be encouraged to read the wiki page on each of these authors.

Or we can bring these titles up in conversations with our peers and initiate thoughtful conversation. We have people in my building discussing Hattie’s Visible Learning and Gallagher’s Readicide. Penny Kittle will be in town next spring – we will dig into that together. Another book, that is being discussed in my building is Ron Berger’s Ethic of Excellence. Great list Grant. I plan on tackling it. Maybe some of my colleagues will join me, but I will enjoy it “on my own”. I am an autonomous learner.

I’ve enjoyed reading this post and the comments. I have also wondered about the disconnect between the books/research written ABOUT K-12 education – and – the people who are responsible for EXECUTING K-12 education. I read some Dewey in undergrad, but haven’t been exposed to many of the others on this list until starting my doctoral program. Personally – I really enjoyed “Process of Education” and would strongly recommended it for teachers. It’s extremely practical and I found it to be a relatively “quick read” (compared to some of the other more theoretical books). I think Bruner’s four major themes would resonate with a lot of teachers and could easily be applied in the classroom/school level. I also think it could stimulate some terrific conversation. Gert Biesta’s “Good Education in the Age of Measurement” is a recent book (2010) that also has some interesting points to ponder and is recommended for those still directly in schools.

If someone doesn’t read a book whose fault is that? Their own. If you haven’t read any of these books how would you know whether or not they were the kinds of books teachers should read. Just because you’re in the trenches doesn’t mean you shouldn’t educate yourself before talking about. After all, you are a teacher. If your student hand that attitude about the books you assigned in school how would you respond? You have to lead by example, which means at the very least make the effort to look at the books first before assuming they aren’t worth anything.

I would have included Ivan Illich De-schooling Society

A few suggestions: – “Teaching to Transgress”, “Teaching Community” and “Teaching Critical Thinking” by bell hooks. – “Building a Better Teacher” by Elizabeth Green – “Teaching What You Don’t Know” by Therese Huston

Which 3 or 4 books would you recommend to someone who is considering starting an online school? I would like to read up on the theory of education.

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