David Withun

Head of School at Ivy Classical Academy. PhD in Humanities. Author of Co-workers in the Kingdom of Culture:

[David Withun @DavidWithun]

I'm raising money for Make-A-Wish to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. Together, we can grant more wishes. Please donate today. https://t.co/yf6MbophOU

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My 10 Favorite Albums of 2025 https://t.co/Swvnk5YFDt

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My 10 Favorite Movies of 2025 https://t.co/Wcz4uY7xt6

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My 10 Favorite Books of 2025 https://t.co/BknOARVJO5

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The 'science of reading' swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math? https://t.co/kPnvazJp0c

[David Withun @DavidWithun]

"Still, to really hit the high notes of literacy, teachers and students need to work through full texts. To delve into the full context, not just some key quotes. To take time to dig in and reflect on the ideas contained in the text."

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[Lagniappe Daily @Lagniappe_Daily]

Plans to open a Classical charter school in the heart of Baldwin County could come to fruition in two years if parents support it, David Withun, Ph.D. of the American Classical Education Foundation said Tuesday night. https://t.co/HLe4Sa1bvT

[Curriculum Matters @CurriculumMatrs]

‘Knowledge allows a “poor reader” to perform with their highest peers in tasks because they feel confident and capable.’

Stellar piece by @kyairb of @BaltCitySchools, explaining how knowledge-building curriculum promotes equity:

#knowledgematters

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[David Withun @DavidWithun]

States push for harsher school discipline practices to address student misbehavior https://t.co/eKDEn6MkCD

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

Most schools invest significant resources into hearing kids read on a one-to-one basis, but some schools do it better than others.

Here are 12 ways that I think we can make the most of this precious time:
#edublogshare

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[Washington Examiner @dcexaminer]

"Classical education has recently seen a surge of interest from parents, students, and teachers seeking an alternative to the endless parade of fads and politicization in mainstream public education."
-@DavidWithun
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[David Withun @DavidWithun]

No, classical education is not a racist 'dog whistle' https://t.co/z9sodQY6GP

[Torrey Honors College @TorreyHonors]

There's a new wave of discussion of diversity, representation, & the great books. This is not the conversation from the '60s or the '90s. Dip into it here and you can follow the links back if you want to catch up on the current conversation.

[David Withun @DavidWithun]

My first Substack post:

"Diversity and the Great Conversation: A Response to Matthew Freeman's 'Classical Education's Woke Co-Morbidity'"

https://t.co/n4AT5SSTQl

[Jeremy Wayne Tate @JeremyTate41]

Congrats to ⁦@AngelParham⁩ and ⁦@AnikaFreeindeed⁩! This Washington Post article just dropped. Angel and Anika are both major contributors to the CLT Board of Academic Advisors. https://t.co/g728WuRayj

[Chi Kim @chiboston]

Opinion | The science is clear: Phonics helps children read - The Washington Post ⁦@ehanford⁩ ⁦@KJWinEducation⁩ ⁦@DrMariaMurray1⁩ ⁦@kymyona_burk⁩ ⁦@ExcelinEd⁩ @RightToReadFilm⁩ ⁦@HRC⁩ ⁦⁦@NAACP⁩ https://t.co/5LyFEcZVoo

[Natalie Wexler @natwexler]

There are effective ways to teach vocabulary, but the only way to enable kids to learn the vast number of words they need to be fully literate is to build their knowledge. @ClassroomWonder

More in my latest Forbes post:

https://t.co/prFoVV8Zmg

[W. E. B. Du Bois Center @DuBoisUMass]

W. E. B. Du Bois was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts 155 years ago today - February 23, 1868.

Join us in celebration of a triumphant and remarkable life, as well as a priceless intellectual legacy.