Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Combating the 8th Grade Melt

August 17, 2026·23 min
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Aaron Schepps, upper school principal at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the problem of students leaving classical schools after 8th grade, why the "8th grade melt" exists, and how teachers can guide the conversation to encourage students to continue their classical education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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