History & Civics Curriculum

Tried & True: A Primer on Sound Pedagogy offers practical advice to new and existing teachers through fourteen succinct, easy-to-read chapters. Dr. Coupland connects high-level topics like the school’s mission with practical advice to inform a teacher's lessons, assessments, classroom...

The Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office supports education across the country that is both classical and American. The K-12 Education viewbook offers an introduction to American classical education, as well as the goals and services of the K-12 Education Office. In addition...

Why teach in a Hillsdale classical school? Teaching in a Hillsdale Classical School offers guidance as to why excellence in teaching is a noble pursuit and why it is necessary in our modern age. This brochure provides educators with an introduction to...

Curriculum Essays: An American Classical Approach to K-12 Education gives teachers brief introductions on how to teach a wide variety of subjects in a classical way. The essays in this book serve to complement Hillsdale College's K-12 curriculum, as found in...

What makes a great school? Best Practices for K-12 Classical Schools provides insight on the necessary aspects of a great classical school. This resource lays out the ten key characteristics of a Hillsdale classical school. It also includes helpful overviews on topics...