Classical education gains stronger foothold in Florida schools

The big story: The concept of “classical education” has received significant attention in Florida over the past two years.

Championed by conservatives, the model heavily emphasizes Western civilization with a focus on religious writings and theories. Adopted primarily by charter and private schools, it soon could be headed into traditional public schools.

The Miami-Dade County school district is exploring whether to provide a classical curriculum at one or more elementary schools next fall, the Miami Herald reports.

Florida already has given the nod to the approach through its adopting of the Classic Learning Test as an option for meeting some high school graduation requirements, earning eligibility for a Bright Futures scholarship and gaining admission to a state university.