Eric Cook is the President of the Society for Classical Learning, where he helps a national network of classical Christian schools—and the families they serve—who struggle with uncertainty about school quality, culture, and leadership to become thriving, mission-driven communities that shape students for wisdom, virtue, and human flourishing.Top 5 Insights from Eric Cook• Classical Christian school communities flourish when schools have absolute clarity of mission and strong, principled leadership. • Accreditation shouldn’t be a bureaucratic hurdle—Society for Classical Learning’s model puts vision, growth, and community first, making the process genuinely helpful for schools and families. • Limiting digital distractions and phones in schools isn’t just a policy—it safeguards deep relationships, learning, and healthy development for students. • Strong classical schools don’t just serve students but actively partner with families and the broader community, creating lasting cultural impact. • Real cultural renewal comes from teaching students the great ideas and cultivating virtuous citizenship, not just academic achievement.Timestamps:00:00 Meet Eric Cook: Growing Classical Christian Schools Nationwide00:28 Leading the Society for Classical Learning: Vision, Strategy, and Fundraising01:21 Impactful Initiatives: Building, Expanding, and Influencing Schools03:58 Supporting Schools: Membership, Consulting, and Resources04:35 The Origin Story: Rise of Classical Christian Education Organizations05:32 What Makes a Thriving Classical Christian School?07:51 Connecting Leaders and Educators: Job Matching and Recruitment08:17 Raising School Standards: SCL’s Unique Accreditation Approach12:50 Accreditation Industry Critique: Raising the Bar for School Excellence14:18 Cultural Renewal: The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC)16:50 How to Engage with ARC: Conferences and Forums18:15 Inspiring Vision: Hopeful Solutions for Western Civilization20:02 Digital Distraction: Protecting Students in a Hyperconnected Age22:37 Parental Concerns and Cultural Shifts: Reevaluating Technology23:04 Last Words: Recovering What’s Good, True, and Beautiful in EducationEric CookPresident, Society for Classical Learninghttps://societyforclassicallearning.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-cook-1a309422/ https://www.facebook.com/societyforclassicallearninghttps://x.com/JoinSCLhttps://www.youtube.com/@societyforclassicallearningDr. Johann D'SouzaClinical Psychologist at Values First Therapyhttps://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/https://x.com/drjohanndsouza