“We study the best that has been thought and said across time.” Most Canadian parents believe they are limited to government public schools, private schools, or homeschooling. But Alberta’s “fourth option”—Charter Schools—is a growing movement of publicly funded, tuition-free institutions that operate with the autonomy of a local coffee shop rather than a government bureaucracy. Inside this profile of Calgary Classical Academy: The Classical Difference: Students engage in a “Great Books” program, studying enduring works of literature and philosophy while mastering English through Latin, etymology, and traditional sentence diagramming. High Standards for All: A philosophy of “aiming higher” to bring lower-performing students up, rather than the common public school practice of reaching down to the lowest level to accommodate everyone. A Tighter Ship: A disciplined environment where “foul or profane language” is a serious infraction, based on the belief that structure and high expectations help children thrive. Training the Soul:…​Read More