CCLE Practicum Videos: The Benefits & Blessings of Classical Lutheran Pedagogy

On March 28-29, 2025, the CCLE held a practicum entitled “The Benefits & Blessings of Classical Lutheran Pedagogy” in partnership with the Indiana District of the Lutheran Chuch—Missouri Synod and Our Savior Lutheran Church & School in Louisville, Kentucky. The event featured guest speakers: Rev. Joshua Cook, Rev. Steve Kieser, Mr. Nathaniel Pullmann, and Rev. Dr. Richard Stuckwisch. Video recordings of the presentations are now available: Session I: Reconciling Alienated Men: The Blessings […]
An Important Message

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! LCMS President Harrison recently urged Lutherans to attend the CCLE conference in a video message. He stated: “Not only is it of great value to the Lutheran church to support classical Lutheran education, but it’s a duty of the church to ensure our children are trained up in […]
CCLE Certified Teacher Spotlight: Nathanael Hahn

Bio: Nathanael Hahn teaches 6th-12th grade math and science at Mount Hope Lutheran School in Casper, WY. He also teaches 9th grade music theory and directs one of the choirs. When he isn’t teaching, he enjoys spending time with family, composing music, playing board games, hiking, and exploring math education. What brought you into classical Lutheran […]
Lutheran Not Reformed Classical Education: A National Lutheran Schools Week Conversation with Rev. Dr. Tom Korcok

Online Interview with Rev. Dr. Tom Korcok by Mrs. Jocelyn Benson, Wittenberg Academy, for National Lutheran Schools Week 2024, January 24, 2024, transcribed by Dr. Jackquelyn Veith. JB: Today we’ll talk about the idea of what we would call reformed classical education. As good Lutherans, we should probably define our terms. But first of all, […]
Why become a member of the CCLE?

Why become a member of the CCLE? Because you will enjoy discounts, resources, and opportunities while supporting classical Lutheran education! There are two types of membership: Household Membership ($75 annually), which provides: And Institutional Membership ($200-$350 annually, depending on school size), which provides: Please contact Anna Martin for more information!
CCLE Certified Teacher Spotlight: Marie MacPherson

Marie MacPherson has her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and is certified by the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education. She and her husband Ryan have been homeschooling their children since 2010, the oldest of whom has now graduated with an Associate’s degree, and is an aid in a classical Lutheran school. Before their move to […]
CCLE Certified Teacher Spotlight: Brittany Newton Wilber

Brittany Newton Wilber’s formation as a Lutheran school teacher began at home. Her parents, Tom and Jeannie, modeled and encouraged regular corporate worship, Scripture memory, and daily devotions. Her uncle, Rev. Ken Krause, introduced her to New Testament Greek during her elementary years. Her grandpa, Rev. E. George Krause, inculcated a love of language and […]
Free PDF Download: Classical Schools in America: A Movement of Hope

The Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education was recently featured in a paper published by the Heritage Foundation as one of the nine largest classical school associations in the United States. Here is an excerpt from “Classical Schools in America: A Movement of Hope”: “Responding to parental demand for more options and input regarding their children’s […]
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What is Lutheran about classical Lutheran education?

What is the most important, universally binding principle that is embraced by classical Lutheran educators? Without question, it is our confession of faith. Classical Lutheran educators hold to Mark I, which states: “The school confesses and incorporates a commitment to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in all aspects of its educational mission as […]