Hillsdale College was founded to provide the kind of sound learning necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty. For over 175 years, it has offered an outstanding liberal arts education for undergraduate students. Restoring excellence to American K-12 education is a natural extension of the College’s mission, and Hillsdale has been helping K-12 schools for over three decades.

Hillsdale teaches K-12 schools to provide an education that is both classical and American in its orientation; one that is rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, offers a firm grounding in civic virtue, and cultivates moral character.

Hillsdale College provides a variety of supports to Member Schools like American Classical Academy Rutherford, including training for school leadership, on-site professional development for new teachers, classroom observations and coaching for teachers, an online library of resources, and free training opportunities for boards, leaders, and teachers. Hillsdale’s support to ACAR is offered at no cost; it is made possible by the generous support of friends of Hillsdale College.