The Four (by the Association of Classical Christian Schools)

The Four (by the Association of Classical Christian Schools)

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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/ 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
S1 · E17
7 apr 2026
48:39

Beauty is Not Optional | The Four Ep. 14

Did you know that Beauty and Aesthetics are NOT the same thing? David, Devin, and Heather are joined by Nick Duncan who teaches 10th Grade Humanities and is the Mock Trial Coach at The Ambrose School in Meridian, ID.In this episode they discuss the easily overlooked and misunderstood applications of beauty in the classroom experience. #1 Do aesthetics matter in K-1 classrooms? Why or why not? #2 How do schools embrace philosophies that minimize beauty? #3 Do we overlook beauty when teaching literature? #4 Is beauty and cultivation of aesthetic taste ignored/forgotten in our schools? 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
S1 · E16
24 mar 2026
46:17

Is it a sin to send your kids to Public School?

David, Devin, Heather, and Ty return to touch on the hard truths of schooling outside of the Christian worldview. Join us for this complex but incredibly important discussion. #1 Can you have classical without Christian? #2 Is a classical charter school better than a non-classical Christian school? #3 Is classical Christian education accomplished better in the home than in the school? #4 Is it a sin to send your kids to the local public school? 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
S1 · E15
17 mar 2026
41:15

Abolish the Department of Mis-education

David, Devin, Heather, and Ty discuss all things related to the government and education. Have Christian schools gone to far in their rejection of public education or tax dollars? Could a compulsory government education ever be seen as a moral good? #1 Are compulsory education laws right? #2 Is it acceptable to have government education provided it is good [moral]? #3 Does it take a village to educate a child? #4 Should the government fund education? Comment with questions or feedback. Classical Dispatch Subscribe to the Classical Dispatch and get new episodes delivered: https://www.classicaldispatch.org
S1 · E14
18 mar 2026
41:10

Should Students Have Phones at School? Why These Educators Say No

Should students be allowed to bring phones to school? In this episode of The Four, school leaders discuss smartphone dangers, phone lockers, parent concerns, and how technology shapes student habits and school culture. Plus, they touch on modesty, discipline, and off-campus behavior.
S1 · E13
3 mar 2026
38:24

Abolish Grades? The Debate Schools Don’t Want to Have

Question #1 00:49 - Integrated Humanities Courses. Good, bad, worth it? Question #2 08:22 - Does teaching Latin matter if you can’t teach it well? Question #3 12:55 - What’s a practice that every classical school is copying, but is a bad practice? Question #4 20:20 - Should we abolish grades? In this episode of The Four, the hosts welcome Aaron Langer and explore a range of practical questions in classical Christian education: whether integrated humanities is worth the effort (and how history can serve as the “story” that ties disciplines together), how to approach Latin when teachers are still developing confidence, and why schools often copy trendy methods without enough clarity or training. They also discuss discussion models like “Harkness” and how they can fail if teachers step back too far, and finish with a lively debate on grading and assessment—what grades communicate, how they can distort motivation, and why formative feedback and character formation can matter just as much as the letter on a report card.
S1 · E12
27 feb 2026
35:16

Should schools recite the Pledge of Allegiance?

The Four, Episode 9: Should schools recite the Pledge of Allegiance? Should schools be ecumenical in their doctrine? How should schools teach the Bible while integrating in other classes? Should Protestant schools hire Roman Catholic teachers?
S1 · E11
27 feb 2026
38:57

Servant Leadership Is Overrated: The Hard Truth About Leading a Christian School

In this episode of The Four, the panel tackles a big question for classical Christian schools: is “servant leadership” actually the right model—or can it become an excuse for weak, indecisive leadership? 00:19 Question #1 - Is servant leadership a model for ACCS schools? 12:22 Question #2 - Should leaders desire to be great? 24:46 Question #3 - How does authority versus expertise work? 25:13 Question #4 - Should all heads of schools have been teachers? 13:13 Question #5(Bonus Question) - How do you find a good head of school? In this episode, David Goodwin, Heather Lloyd, Ty Rallens, and Devin O’Donnell argue that good leaders do serve, but they serve the mission and the common good—not just people’s comfort or approval. Real leadership means making decisions, taking responsibility (“extreme ownership”), and building confidence, while still practicing humility without projecting constant weakness. They also discuss what makes a leader “great” from a classical/Christian view: greatness isn’t vanity—it’s moral character, virtue, and practical wisdom, balanced with courage, prudence, and structure. Finally, they talk hiring: struggling schools should prioritize mission fit, often looking locally—promoting someone inside the school or recruiting a mission-aligned parent/community member—because “successful somewhere else” doesn’t always mean “successful here.” #ClassicalChristianEducation #ServantLeadership #ChristianLeadership #SchoolLeadership #HeadOfSchool #LeadershipDevelopment #ExtremeOwnership #ClassicalEducation #EducationalLeadership #TeacherLeadership #SchoolAdministration #LeadershipPrinciples #VirtueEthics #MoralCharacter #AuthorityAndHumility #LeadershipMindset #MissionDriven #PrivateSchoolLeadership #ClassicalSchool #LeadershipTraining #EducationPodcast #ChristianSchools #FacultyLeadership #BoardGovernance #OrganizationalLeadership #LeadershipSkills #DecisionMaking #Accountability #BuildingCulture #LeadingWithVision
S1 · E10
10 feb 2026
35:59

Religion & Politics?? Taboo or Necessary?

In this episode of The Four podcast, Heather Lloyd sits down with Devin, David, and Ty to talk through the real-world questions that come up in classical Christian schools every day: how schools should handle secondary doctrine (like eschatology, baptism, communion, and other denominational distinctives) with clarity for families, and why clear boundaries in handbooks and teacher hiring matter, helping to guide classroom discussion and expectations. The conversation challenges the claim that “classical education is neutral,” and engages the idea that “nothing is neutral.” The podcast next explores what it means for education to be inherently formative—touching on politics, catechesis, prayer as formation, and whether classical Christian schools should have any “ties” to the U.S. Department of Education. If you’re a school leader, teacher, or parent navigating doctrinal clarity, school culture, and faithful formation, this one is for you—like, subscribe, and share to help strengthen Christian education in your community 00:37 Question #1 - Should schools have policies on secondary doctrine? 14:07 Question #2 - Is classical education neutral (in respect to religion)? 21:19 Question #3 - Should Classical Christian education have ties to the Department of Education? 32:22 Question #4 - Is education political? #TheFourPodcast #TheFour #ClassicalChristianEducation #ClassicalEducation #ChristianEducation #ChristianSchools #ACCS #SchoolLeadership #Headmaster #TeacherTraining #FacultyTraining #SchoolCulture #StatementOfFaith #DoctrinalClarity #SecondaryDoctrine #Denominations #NiceneCreed #ApostlesCreed #Eschatology #Premillennialism #Amillennialism #Postmillennialism #Dispensationalism #Baptism #Sacraments #Communion #Catechesis #Discipleship #FaithAndLearning #TruthAndBeauty #EducationPhilosophy #NeutralityInEducation #NothingIsNeutral #ChristianFormation #ClassicalClassroom #SocraticMethod #ClassroomDiscussion #ParentPartnership #SchoolHandbook #PrivateSchool #ClassicalChristianSchool #EducationAndPolitics #DepartmentOfEducation #CulturalEngagement #ChristianWorldview #TakeEveryThoughtCaptive #Apologetics #HomeschoolFamilies #ChristianParents #TeacherSupport #SchoolPolicy #Accreditation #K12Education #ChristianSchoolPodcast
S1 · E9
3 feb 2026
40:28

Myths & Facts: What is ACCS Accreditation??

In this special edition of The Four, David Goodwin, Heather Lloyd, and Aaron Laenger take a deep dive into ACCS Accreditation—separating fact from myth and clarifying what accreditation really is (and isn’t). 2:50 Question #1 - Will teachers wearing Birkenstocks affect a school's ability to get accredited? 8:09 Question #2 - Does front desk appearance matter for ACCS accreditation? 23:31 Question #3 - Does ACCS accredit 3&4 day schools, or just 5-day schools? 28:17Question #4 - Do teachers have to have their kids at the school? 32:30 Question #5 - What is Progressive Education? 36:12 Question #6 - Why would sight-word learning be antithetical to classical Christian education? 44:05 Question #7 - Does the Board need to have meeting minutes in order to get accredited? 46:12 Question #8 - Should black shoes be a required part of the Uniform? 48:49 Question #9 - Does the handbook need to have a statement of faith in it? 52:08Question #10 - Can an ACCS school have female board members? 57:04Question #11 - Does an ACCS school need a school of grammar, logic, and rhetoric? 59:53Question #12 - Is ACCS accreditation the hardest out there? 01:01:02 Question #13 - What are the most pivotally important aspects to ACCS accreditation?
S1 · E8
27 gen 2026
1:07:13
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