Telling Our Stories – Archive
By Michael Berndt on February 27, 2026
This post explains why prudence, justice, moderation, and courage are "cardinal" virtues and why they provide the best framework for moral education.
By Gabrielle Lewis, Core Virtues Director on February 5, 2026
Through time-tested, powerfully written, and beautifully illustrated stories filled with timeless truths about humanity, we can reach the hearts of the young and inspire them to love that which is Good, True, and Beautiful. It’s a noble task worth pursuing with all our might.
Developing the Moral Imagination Through Black Beauty
By Michele DiCristoforo, 3rd Grade Teacher on December 4, 2025
Through the power of the moral imagination, Black Beauty reaches the heart of the reader, bestowing upon each person a stock of stories and images that will not be forgotten.
The Imagination, Great Stories, and Moral Formation
By Gabrielle Lewis, Core Virtues Director on October 3, 2025
“If you want a child to know the truth, tell him the truth. If you want a child to love the truth, tell him a story.” - Sarah MacKenzie
By Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office on August 28, 2025
An introduction to Hillsdale College's approach to teaching literature in the K-12 years
By Molly Dombrowski on March 21, 2025
One of my favorite moments is when our study of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution meets the imagination of Baroness Orczy in The Scarlet Pimpernel.
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