Beauty is Not Optional | The Four Ep. 14

What Is Socratic Discussion?

In this episode, David, Heather, Andrew, and Devin answer questions about Socratic discussion, dual-enrollment, prep schools, and the tutorial Model. Join us for another episode of The Four! Subscribe to the Classical Dispatch and get new episodes delivered: https://www.classicaldispatch.org [https://www.classicaldispatch.org] Store: https://store.classicalchristian.org [https://store.classicalchristian.org]

What Are the Fine Arts?

David, Heather, Devin, and Kajsa explore the role of fine arts within classical Christian education. What does it mean to pursue the arts faithfully and excellently? Join the discussion as they consider what makes a strong fine arts program and why beauty matters in the life of a school. The Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) is a membership and accreditation organization for schools committed to classical Christian education in the Protestant tradition. The Four is a podcast of the ACCS to equip school leaders to face the tough questions of classical education in the modern world.

The Great Minds as Athletes | The Four Ep. 17

The Four returns to tackle the topic of athletics in the Classical Christian School. There is actually quite a bit to discuss such as if we should even have athletics and to what benefit they may have in the proper scholar's upbringing. The questions covered in this episode: Question 1: Are Athletic programs worth it? Question 2: Does the "athlete scholar" really exist? Question 3: Would you hire a teacher that has an obvious and severe shortcoming in standards of excellence? Question 4: How important is it that a head of school is classically educated? Please comment with questions or feedback! To get more from us - check out The Classical Dispatch Subscribe to the Classical Dispatch and get new episodes delivered: https://www.classicaldispatch.org [https://www.classicaldispatch.org]

The Books to Build Your Education Around

Daniel Foucachon joins us once more to get into the nitty gritty about what books we should be reading and basing our education around. Definitely check out the episode to catch some spicy takes on both sides of the table! Daniel founded Roman Roads Press in order to help equip those desiring a Classical Christian Education in a modern world. To see what they have been working on check out https://romanroadspress.com/ [https://romanroadspress.com/] The questions covered in this episode: Question 1: Is there a stable Western canon? Why or why not? Question 2: Tips for choosing your school's reading list? Question 3: How do you choose the right edition of a work to read in your school? Question 4: Does curriculum matter more than the Please comment with questions or feedback! To get more from us - check out The Classical Dispatch Subscribe to the Classical Dispatch and get new episodes delivered: https://www.classicaldispatch.org [https://www.classicaldispatch.org]

The Finer Things in Life w/ Daniel Foucachon | The Four Ep. 15

We are privileged to have Daniel Foucachon join us in the studio to discuss not only the finest offerings that God's world has to offer - but also the Christian's duty to take part in that world. Daniel founded Roman Roads Press in order to help equip those desiring a Classical Christian Education in a modern world. You can see what they have been working on at https://romanroadspress.com/ [https://romanroadspress.com/] The questions covered in this episode: Question 1: Is it the role of the classical school to teach how to enjoy "the finer things in life?" Question 2: Does taking a child out the home most of the day go against classical Christian paideia? Question 3: Is there a benefit to intentionally choosing the slow way to do things? Question 4: Is the "Jabberwocky" a good poem? Please comment with questions or feedback! To get more from us - check out The Classical Dispatch Subscribe to the Classical Dispatch and get new episodes delivered: https://www.classicaldispatch.org [https://www.classicaldispatch.org]