The Four (by the Association of Classical Christian Schools)

The Four (by the Association of Classical Christian Schools)

by ACCS

Season 1

Boys & Girls at School

Four Questions. Four Answers. In this episode of The Four, Ty, David, Heather, and Devin consider what boys and girls are made of. In a gender-confused world, how do we train our young people to glory in their sexed differences and cultivate the unique pieties belonging to men or women. 0:00 Intro 0:22 Question #1 → What are solid uniform requirements? 12:22 Question #2 → How much combat play is appropriate on the field? 22:09 Question #3 →Are there excessively feminine patterns that exist in our schools? 26:30 Question #4 → Why are we doing “mixed schools”? What is the value of coed schools and what is the value of single sex schools?

Boards, Faculty Meetings, and School Clubs

Four questions. Four answers. Listen as four administrators share their experience and wisdom on the tough questions in classical education. In this episode: 0:00 Introduction 00:23 Question #1: Does classical education exist without Latin or Greek? 6:44 Question #2: What is the best use of your time with faculty? (5:00) 15:03 Question #3: Is John Carver's Boards That Make a Difference a good model for CC schools? 26:12 Question #4: Should classical Christian schools allow TP chapters?

What is new for ACCS this year?

Heather Lloyd, David Goodwin, and Devin O’Donnell discuss ACCS priorities and what to expect in 2026. The Episode Includes: Introduction - 0:00-0:20 00:20 - AmFest / JD Vance Quotes: America as "Christian nation" - debated? 08:20 - Transition to ACCS in 2026: Building the future + Concordis relationship 08:50 - Repairing the Ruin conference(30-year milestone) + speakers/theme 11:02 - Atlas Teacher training + certification program (why it matters, what it includes) 13:15 - Book + growth strategy: "Forging the American Mind," Battle for the American School, partnerships, launch goals. 16:04 - Accreditation upgrades + self study tool 17:40 - Wrap-up + Concordis relations, + new staff 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 Four: AmFest Recap

Heather Lloyd (Concordis Partners) and David Goodwin (ACCS) discuss recent events at Turning Point AmFest and the Lessons and Carols event. 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.

What Should We Do About AI and Technology in General?

Heather Lloyd, David Goodwin, Devin O'Donnell, and Ty Rallens discuss four questions about classical consequence. This episode's questions include: 1. Smartboards in the classroom. Good or Bad? 2. Audiobooks - Yes or No? Good or Bad? 3. Thesis Projects. Are they still worth it in the age of AI? 4. Battle question! What is the classical Christian response to AI? 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.

Fighting for School Culture

The Four Episode 2 - Fighting for School Culture Heather Lloyd, David Goodwin, Devin O'Donnell, and Ty Rallens discuss four questions about classical consequence. This episode's questions include: 1. Cheerleaders - Are they Good or Bad? 2. Gentle Parenting - Is it Good or Bad? 3. Teaching Logic in one grade, teaching Logic across several grades, teaching Logic too early or too late, or not teaching Logic at all. What is the best way to teach Logic? 4. Battle question! Are house systems a necessary way to shape school culture—do they work? Why not student council instead? 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.

Episode 1: Welcome to “The Four” – Four People, Four Questions

Welcome to “The Four” podcast, where we discuss four questions on classical consequence.

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