Dr. Coupland’s Six Fundamentals of Good Instruction

Dr. Daniel Coupland is chairman and professor of education at Hillsdale College. At the Barney Charter School Initiative summer teacher training, he gave a lecture summarizing years of research on […]

Read More about Dr. Coupland’s Six Fundamentals of Good Instruction

BCSI Teacher Spotlight—Betsy Helton

Mrs. Betsy Helton teaches third grade at Seven Oaks Classical Academy in Ellettsville, Indiana. Learn how one teacher changed her perspective on history in the small moments of everyday teaching.

Read More about BCSI Teacher Spotlight—Betsy Helton

BCSI Staff Spotlight—Becky Holland

Director of Curriculum and Instruction Becky Holland serves as a mentor to countless teachers at Barney Charter Schools, offering training, observation, and encouragement.

Read More about BCSI Staff Spotlight—Becky Holland

Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales: Four Tips for Approaching a Medieval Masterpiece

Without a doubt, Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales endures as a masterpiece of English literature. At the same time, its archaic language makes it one of the most feared classics […]

Read More about Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales: Four Tips for Approaching a Medieval Masterpiece