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The Four (by the Association of Classical Christian Schools)

The Four (by the Association of Classical Christian Schools)

by ACCS

Season 1

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 Store: 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

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/ 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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