Episode 44: Correcting the Radical Detour with Jeremy Tate
May 3, 2023
Jeremy discusses where standardized testing has gone wrong and why so many colleges are gladly awarding scholarships based on students’ CLT exam scores.
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Jeremy discusses where standardized testing has gone wrong and why so many colleges are gladly awarding scholarships based on students’ CLT exam scores.
David shares his perspective on the current state of education in the United States, explains the concept of “paideia” and how traditional schools have lost the Western Christian Paideia, and considers why classical education has been gaining so much recent attention nationwide.
Israel discusses his new book, the fundamental thing missing from the traditional school system, whether education is morally neutral, and the importance of developing a Christian worldview.
Amanda discusses how classical assessment is different from public school testing, the common pitfalls homeschool parents can fall into when assessing their children’s learning, and advice for young parents at the start of the homeschooling journey.
Delise and Ginny talk about the joys of parenting, the national birth rate decline, the behind-the-scenes of producing the Classical Conversations podcasts, and how to figure out major life decisions with your spouse.
Trevor shares how homeschooling gives him more time to audition and prep for roles, how his family has supported him along his journey, and advice for upcoming Memory Master participants.
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