Columbus, Ohio – August 4, 2025 - The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at The Ohio State University proudly hosted the inaugural Ohio Classical Schools Conference on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Fawcett Center, Alumni Lounge, in Columbus, Ohio.
This landmark event convened Ohio classical education leaders along with thought-leaders from across the state and beyond for a day of collaboration, dialogue, and inspiration. Designed to advance the flourishing of classical education in Ohio and throughout the United States, the conference provided a forum for school board members, superintendents, headmasters, and university educators to engage in thoughtful conversation about the future of classical learning.
The conference featured addresses by Ohio Representative Elizabeth Lear, a distinguished advocate for educational reform and civic renewal, Jake Tawney of Great Hearts Academies, and Rabbi Alec Goldstein of the Lobel Center for Jewish Classical Education, alongside a distinguished lineup of panelists who led three in-depth discussions.
This full day gathering served as a unique opportunity to join a growing network of classical educators committed to cultivating wisdom, virtue, and civic responsibility in the next generation of Americans.
About the Salmon P. Chase Center:
The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society was established in 2023 by the state of Ohio to research and teach the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order and society. Like its namesake, the Chase Center recognizes that American citizenship is a high calling, one for all Americans. Following in Chase’s footsteps, the Chase Center is a robust academic community dedicated to research and scholarship, teaching, and service in the field of civic thought and leadership.
This event was co-sponsored by Charter School Specialists, a leading support organization for public charter schools in Ohio. With deep expertise in school development, oversight, and compliance, Charter School Specialists shares a commitment to advancing high-quality education and fostering strong partnerships between schools and communities.