Paideia Ponderings: Recent Episodes
Dr David Stanton
A podcast focused on classical Christian education themes Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paideia-ponderings/support
Happy Independence Day from all of us at Oakdale Academy.
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Join us for this dialogue with Mr. Mitchell Nees, one of our Rhetoric School and veteran faculty members here at Oakdale. Mr. Nees describes his journey to classical Christian education, his time at Oakdale, and his reflections on a variety of topics.
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Join us for this great dialogue with Dr. David Seibel, head of school at Coram Deo Academy in Carmel, Indiana. This far ranging conversation about apprenticeships, goals of a classical Christian education, and so much more.
At the conclusion, we have another in our Faculty Spotlight times with Mr. Aaron Spencer, our physical education teacher.
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Join us on this episode as we explore the logic phase - and the logic school - here at Oakdale Academy with Mrs. Kristin Lashar.
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Join us for a great conversation with Dr. Tim Dernlan, one of the vice presidents for the Association of Classical Christian Schools, who shares his passion for classical education and his journey from collegiate coach for wrestling to leading a school.
Also we continue to highlight our teachers in our Faculty Spotlight segment with Ms. Anne Hable, one of our foundational Logic School teachers.
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Join us on this episode as we are joined in a delightful conversation with Adam Roate from the Classical Learning Test (CLT) about his journey in classical education and his work partnering with private classical Christian schools such as Oakdale Academy.
In our Faculty Spotlight, we hear the passion and drive of Mrs. Jill Fox.
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A great conversation with Mrs. Rosemind Taber, the head of Rhetoric School at Oakdale Academy on the importance of this last phase of K-12 education. Our far reaching conversation talks about virtue, formation of a flourishing human, and so much more.
At the end of that interview, we move to our Faculty Spotlight, featuring our new Logic School Literature Teacher, Mr. Dan Reynolds.
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Join us on this episode as we talk to Soren Schwab, who is a vice president at the Classic Learning Test on all things CLT and the great impact of classical learning.
We also share a spotlight on a beautiful moment from our House program surrounding a mentoring time with our Grammar School students.
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Join us on this episode for a far reaching dialogue with Dr. Dan Coupland, who serves as a Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College. We talk about a children's literature recommendation, the importance of ensuring we in the classical movement are not the next popular thing, and how the work of Hillsdale College is continuing to help shape this movement.
We also spend time discussing some updates on classes here at Oakdale, including sharing about "The Great Gatsby" and Cicero's "The Republic" - two major works read by some of our Rhetoric School Students.
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A great conversation with Dr. Davies Owens, who has worked as a head of a classical Christian school, and with major national organizations in the classical Christian world.
It is a joy to have Davies join us and discuss culture for students, parents, schools, the the "best last hope" that is our movement.
Also, our Faculty Spotlight highlighting the work of those who serve at Oakdale Academy features our Algebra 2 teacher and Wrestling coach, Mr. Steve Benninger.
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Enjoy this dialogue with Eric Cook, President of the Society for Classical Learning (SCL) as we discuss his background in education, the classical Christian movement, and the work of the SCL in furthering the understanding of the classical education world.
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Join us on this episode for a great dialogue with Dr. David Diener, Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College.
Dr. Diener discusses his own journey and experiences in the world of classical education along with his work with Hillsdale College, the Society of Classical Learning, and many others during his career.
He also gives some great insights on what questions parents should ask about the goal of their child's education.
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Join us and hear about virtue, wonder, and the importance of our grammar school with Mrs. Bredow, who leads our teachers and students in this foundational time.
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Listen to this episode with Coach Lou DiAntonio to explore the role of athletics in the classical Christian movement.
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Listen to this episode with Miss Katherine Sinkovitz discuss academics and virtue cultivation at Oakdale Academy.
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Listen to this episode to understand why we rebranded our podcast to Classical Dialogues. Some great guests upcoming, so stay tuned!
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Listen to the encouragement on this final lesson for our senior class of 2023 in their daily spiritual walk with Jesus.
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Listen to the Case for Classical Christian Education from our Liberty Dinner in March 2023.
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Listen for a short primer on Classical Christian Education (CCE) - what is it? What does it look like at a school? Why should you choose it?
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As we approach the end of one year and transition to another, what are the things that should/must remain the same? What things do we celebrate in 2022 and look forward to in 2023. Listen as we explore In Hoc Anno Domini (In this, the year of our Lord) 2023.
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Listen to hear about our veterans day ceremony on November 11 at Oakdale Academy.
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Listen to our newest podcast on an important issue here in Michigan.
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Mortimer Adler, an American philosopher, wrote an article entitled "Schooling is not Education"; in it, we learn about his views on education and when it begins.
Listen to this episode to hear how a classical Christian education fits in to that paradigm and how we can - and should - pick up one of the great books and start learning!
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How and why do we raise funds for Oakdale Academy? Listen to this podcast to hear what we mentioned at Walk-a-thon 2022 about the importance of Oakdale Academy and classical Christian education.
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What is the difference between values and virtues?
Why is that important? Listen for some more answers about this key ingredient in classical Christian education.
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Partnership - what does it mean and what does it look like in school?
Listen to find out how that works at a Classical Christian school.
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What do we mean by a liberal arts education? Isn't that just "liberal"/progressive? Listen to learn more in-depth what it really means and why it is so important.
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Why is a mission so important for a classical Christian school - or really any school? What is unique about our mission here at Oakdale Academy?
Listen to our podcast to find out more.
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A quick glance at some items from John Milton, a prolific English author and poet who wrote a great deal about education, notably his work "On Education" from 1644. What is, for Milton, the chief aim of education? Listen to find out more.
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Before the start of each school year, we gather as a community to pray for and dedicate our school and school year to the Lord. This year, at Convocation, we reaffirmed standing for Truth as we seek to pass on our culture and heritage through the cultivation of virtue.
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What does a classical Christian education really look like? What philosophy is it rooted in? What does a school day or course of study look like?
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Take a few minutes to learn about what things are important and what things should you consider in choosing a school or school system/setting for your children.
We will look at foundations and core beliefs and how they translate to outcomes on this episode.
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Our send off to the seniors and graduates of the Class of 2022.
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What is zeitgeist and what is the response of a Classical Christian school?
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Join us and here are some of the exciting plans for our master campus development at school.
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Listen to our State of the School address from our Liberty Campaign Dinner on March 11 to hear about Classical Christian education and Oakdale Academy.
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A quick preview of some exciting things happening at Oakdale Academy as we hit spring 2022.
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Happy Valentine's Day. Listen to this short podcast (with thanks to the American Minute) on some of the history of the man named Valentine.
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What is the impact that a child’s education has? What are the things that are most important when it comes to education?
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Listen for a snapshot of Classical Christian Education and more details on our Open House this Sunday from 2-5 p.m.
There will be a presentation at 3:00 that day for more on Classical Christian Education. Click on www.oakdaleacademy.com to RSVP and learn more!
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Why Latin? Click to learn a few reasons as to why the study of Latin is a great opportunity for all students.
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What should a new year's resolution look like? Click to learn more from the wisdom of "Pilgrim's Progress".
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Merry Christmas from all of us at Oakdale Academy.
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What is the goal of a Classical Christian education? Is it an Ivy League university? Job training? What? Listen to find out more.
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What is the link between these three? Listen and find out!
One thing that makes us unique is we are ensuring tuition remains affordable for our families as we believe Classical Christian education is the best method for preparing students with a biblical worldview.
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What is taught at a Classical Christian School? What is the difference? Listen to learn about the Good Soil project from the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) and how it relates to the foundational importance of education.
https://www.classicaldifference.com/welcome-to-good-soil/
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Some thoughts on how to choose the school as we enter in the admissions enrollment season. Also a special note about a generous matching donation for the next 11 days.
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Some thoughts on how to process last week's tragedy in Oxford, MI.
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Listen to this episode for a brief primer on Classical Christian Education (CCE) and how to register for our Open House on January 23, 2022 at Oakdale Academy!
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A few thoughts on Thanksgiving.
From Wm Bradford to George Washington and Sarah Hale to Abraham Lincoln, the importance of paying homage to God and thanking Him for His blessings needs to be reborn in America.
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Listen to our tribute to our nation's Veterans as we celebrated on November 11.
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With an incredibly successful fall fundraiser, enjoy a "replay" of our celebration and thankfulness for the Mission God gives us to carry out each day at Oakdale Academy.
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A chapel message from late September 2021 focused on Joshua 1:9.
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A short primer on Classical Christian education.
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I remember the sacrifices 20 years later
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We often hear the phrase - "That's a good school!" What does that really mean? What is a 'good' school? Listen to see how we start this conversation.
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So many even here in the United States say America is not exceptional - and it's wrong to claim we are. Listen to hear our thoughts on this and why America is still an exceptional land.
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Join us for our first Chapel message as we launch our school year theme, I am a child of God.
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Some thoughts on the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform.
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The replay of our prayer and dedication evening for the 2021 2022 school year
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What is an Oakdale Academy education? Listen to our podcast from a talk to new families at the start of the 21-22 school year.
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Life. Why is it so controversial an issue? Has it always been so? Listen for a brief history of infanticide and abortion.
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We continue our tradition at Paideia Ponderings with a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Happy Fourth of July!
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Listen to hear about one of those who had so much influence in so many areas of our nation's founding and its early life - from the creation of the Continental Navy, to helping author the Declaration of Independence, to sticking to his beliefs always, John Adams is someone to learn from.
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Another of the heroes and great men who helped form the United States - Commodore Abraham Whipple.
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"Give me liberty or give me death!" Learn a bit more about Patrick Henry Lee and the speech that was so inspiring during March 1775.
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Remembering John Quincy Adams - Secretary of State, US Senator, US Representative, and President of the United States. He fought for free speech and abolition for his entire life. Perhaps known as the President who returned to service as a member of the House of Representatives where he famously fought the 'gag rule', preventing any petition against slavery to be proposed in the House. Listen to learn more about this great man who died serving his country.
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Another of the unsung heroes of the pre-Revolutionary era of the United States - Sir William Blackstone. His ideas and work on the history of the laws of England inspired generations of American lawyers up through the mid-20th Century until activist judges entered the scene. One of the generations he inspired wrote our Constitution.
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George Whitefield - a man who followed the Lord, preached His Gospel, and inspired those who would become our Founding Fathers. Learn more about his inspirational story on our podcast.
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Let us pause today and honor those who gave the last full measure of devotion.
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Enjoy learning more about this great patriotic song, America the Beautiful - from an Opening Ceremony in April 2020.
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A blast from the past of an Opening Ceremony from May 2020 where we talk about Abraham Lincoln and American exceptionalism.
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The 2020-2021 school year was one of the most unique in most of our lifetimes. How do we respond and how do we respond? As parents take back more control of their children's education, it's critical to understand what's next for classical Christian education and what's next for government run schooling. The differences couldn't be more clear.
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Listen here for the words to our graduates from our Headmaster at Commencement, where we charge and encourage them to go in to the world and serve God, family, community, and country with the lessons and preparation given to them over their years at Oakdale Academy.
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What does the term education mean? What are we supposed to be doing in schools because of it?
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Taking a cue from J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Two Towers", we ask the question 'What is worth fighting for?"
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How should we understand the importance and the wonder of living in a land such as ours? Consider one of the greatest speeches ever given - from 431 B.C. - Pericles' Funeral Oration.
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How do we take our theme for the year to be a shining city on a hill and truly be prepared to serve God, family, community, and country? Listen to our chapel message.
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"Ideas have consequences"
Such an important quote rooted in the debate over the falling of Western civilization. What does it mean for classical Christian schools? Find out when you listen to our podcast.
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Reflections on a quote by Edmund Burke - "You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you did not know."
How does this apply to education? Listen and find out (but you already likely know!).
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How do we respond to the cultural education of the day that seeks to focus on cancelling our culture and history rather than celebrating it? Listen first to how two New Yorkers responded and then to how classical Christian education shapes future leaders in the opposite (and positive) way.
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With some help from William Federer and his book "Socialism: The Real History from Plato to the Present", hear about the true nature of education in our history and see if it is still right for your family.
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Listen to this episode for an uplifting chapel message from April 14.
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What are the goals of education? Is it about a job? College admittance? Morals and virtue? Listen in to this podcast to hear the differences between a government school and a classical Christian school.
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Was America founded on Christian principles? What was in the mind of our Founders? Did that affect how we were formed as a republic?
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Is the United States a democracy or a republic? Does it matter? What's the difference?
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Is classical music racist? That's part of an argument brewing at Oxford University. Listen and hear what is truly right about classical music.
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He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Why is this so important? What does it signify? Listen and hear from C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and Chuck Colson, along with the Gospel of Luke for some thoughts on the central critical event of world history - the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Freedom of religion. Why is it so important? Was the United States truly founded on Christian ideals? Listen to find out the truth.
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Happy Easter! As we celebrate this holiest week in our Christian calendar, let us remember what we are called to do as believers in our Risen King, Jesus Christe.
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What do we mean when we use the words "education", "Academy", and "school"? You might be surprised by what they should mean. Listen to find out more!
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Why is classical Christian education (CCE) such a great form of education? What is the return on investment for what you will spend in tuition? Listen to get your answers!
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Do we really want kids to use their imaginations? YES!
Do they know how is a more important question today. What is the role of imagination in schools? Simple answer - critical. Learn more by listening to the whole episode of Paideia Ponderings.
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Critical thinking v. logic? Aren't they the same thing? Listen to this episode of our podcast to find out for yourself!
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Enjoy hearing the Breastplate of St. Patrick.
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Has the last year weighed you down? Do you need something to fix as your anchor? Listen to this short episode with a reminder from a student recitation one year ago at the outset of lockdowns.
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It has been one year since the beginning of our health crisis around the world. From an educational perspective, what have we learned? What have we done differently? Has it worked? What are the enduring things we should be focused on in school?
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Christians in politics? Schools talking politics? Should we? Find some answers on this episode of Paideia Ponderings.
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Have you ever wondered how the next leaders are trained? Look no further than their education and school. Look no further than what is going on in Arizona and Illinois (and likely other places). If you don't know what those things are, this episode is perfect for you! If you do, this episode should encourage and challenge you to ask some tough questions.
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HR5 - the Equality Act. How do Christian organizations need to view this legislation?
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Not tuition, but what is the cost of education? What do we get after 13+ years of formal education? Listen to find out what our nation can - and should - look like based on how we view education.
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What makes a good teacher? Why would someone come back to school year after year after year? It's a calling and a joy. Listen to find out more thoughts on teachers on our podcast.
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What is meant by "liberal arts"? Is this something from the American Left? Why would schools that call themselves classical support this? Listen and find out the true meaning of "liberal" and "liberal arts".
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Why do so many schools call themselves XX Academy? What does that term mean? Is it a charter school or a private school? Why do we have so many academies?
Listen to find out about the historical tradition of The Academy and to discern which schools are true to its meaning.
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Listen to learn about our first President, George Washington - a man who dedicated his life to service - to God, to family, to community, and to country.
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Who was St. Valentine? Why do we buy flowers and chocolates and send cards each February 14?
Listen to our podcast to find out (with thanks to Bill Federer for his great article!).
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What does biblical study look like in a Classical Christian School? How is it taught? How do we prevent simply glossing over the teaching of God's Word, assuming parents and the church are handling it?
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Where did the classical Christian education (CCE) movement come from? How large of a 'movement' is it? What is the impact of this movement for the future?
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With so much 'up in the air' about the way our country is headed, what do we do? How do we respond? What is the role of a classical Christian school? In response to reading Rod Dreher's new book, Live Not By Lies, we are called to keep going and hold fast to our classical methods to prepare students for life. Listen to find out more.
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All we seem to hear about is some focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in modern education. Now, though, we are told to add the Arts (STEAM) and/or Religion (STREAM). What does it all mean?
Listen to hear how the response should be a classical education - focused on a broad base in the liberal arts.
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Why do classical Christian schools study and emphasize Latin so much? What is wrong with studying Spanish, French, Chinese or some other modern languages? Won't these better help prepare students for jobs? Listen and find out!
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Are you wondering what has happened in schools over the last 10 months? Looking for a change? Wondering if you should be looking for a change? Listen to some reasons that impact the lives of students academically, emotionally, and spiritually and consider attending our Open House on January 24.
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Why should students be expected to memorize things any longer? Don't we have the internet, Alexa, and Siri for that?
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What is classical Christian education? Why is it so critically important in today’s world? Join Dr. David Stanton as he explores the basics of classical Christian education, its role in today’s society, and the importance that it plays and developing the future leaders in our students.
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What is the idea behind mixing classical and Christian in to an educational model? Doesn't classical simply mean Greek and Roman pagans? How do we navigate this and ensure we are adhering to the Truth of the Bible? Listen to find out!
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Are you done with 2020? Are you ready and can’t wait for 2021? Well as we enter new year be encouraged by some of the truths that God has for you and focus not just on resolutions that won’t last past January but on what God has in store for you and 2021.
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A quick run through of some of the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah and a celebration of the Light of the world, Jesus Christ.
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Part 1 of a two-part podcast on testing the worldview of schools. Part 2 focuses on Christian schools and how parents and families can and should ensure their Chrisitan school is not drifting from Truth by embracing the world.
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Part 1 of a two-part podcast on testing the worldview of schools. Part 1 focuses on public or government-run schools.
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Learn a little more about Jolly Old St. Nicholas and the traditions and history surrounding the real person known as St. Nicholas. Hear about the greatest lessons of his life and how they should continue to impact us today.
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What is the true meaning of Christmas? Is it shopping, movies, decorations? Listen to hear that timeless message of sacrifice by the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
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What is this Greek term paideia and what does it mean? How does it apply to classical Christian education (CCE)?
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Some thoughts about the importance of thanking God as we enter Thanksgiving week and listening to the words of John Winthrop's message from 1630.
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A recap of our Prayer and Dedication event for the 2020-2021 School Year.
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What is our response as a school during this time?
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Why do we have to go to school for 180 days and do all this standardized testing only to have it wiped clean with a stroke of the pen?
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How do we in education respond to the COVID-19 coronavirus? Here are some thoughts from Dr. David Stanton, Headmaster of Oakdale Academy.
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Why do we have school? In this quick episode, begin to explore the true reasons for education and what the real role of a teacher is in the process.
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What is secular humanism and why is it dangerous? How do we combat this growing influence?
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With all the cultural issues surrounding our youth, Bible-based churches should support Christian education.
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Join Dr. David Stanton, Headmaster at Oakdale Academy, as he discusses the goals of education. What do you want your children to learn at school? Hear the differences in public, Christian and Classical Christian education and why it's important to your child or children. For more information go to oakdaleacademy.com.
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Join Oakdale Academy Headmaster, Dr. Stanton, as he discusses the International Baccalaureate and classical Christian education.
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Join Dr. David Stanton as he talks with Oakdale Academy's Athletic Director, Coach DiAntonio about athletics in a Christian, classical school environment.
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Join Dr. David Stanton in a short history of education which explores the origins of education and how Oakdale Academy uses classical education to instill Character, Truth and Wisdom to prepare students for a life of service to God, family, community, and country. To learn more go to oakdaleacademy.com. To contact Oakdale Academy about admissions you can email us at admissions@oakdaleacademy.com. For questions please email us at info@oakdaleacdemy.com.
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Episode 1 - join me as we look at the true meaning of 'salt and light' for our children and the pitfalls involved.
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