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As an essential part of their classical education, Arma Dei students learn the art of recitation. This vital skill helps students retain knowledge, requires unique mental faculties distinct from writing or reading, and builds a strong foundation in public speaking. This week, our students shared their recitation pieces at our Pastor Appreciation breakfast and annual Recitation and Art showcase. We are so proud of their performances and the diligent work of our teachers and students!

By Mr. Tyler Gregory, Grammar & Logic School Latin TeacherI get it. It’s a dead language. You can’t speak it with anyone in the world. There’s too much to memorize. It won’t matter on your resume. So why do classical educators still insist on teaching Latin?  It’s hard to detect, but there’s a subtle assumption behind these kinds of criticisms. It goes like this: education is just a means to some financial end. Latin clearly does not achieve that end. Therefore, Latin is – to put it bluntly – “useless.” But this reasoning is troubling. It conceals a modern priority that…