Christian Classical Education

Article from The Classical Difference http://www.classicaldifference.com/century-watch-summer-2017/ The Progressive Era (approximately 1890–1920) ushered in some of the most profound changes in American history. For schools, it meant a change in focus from classical to progressive, from mind to matter, from the individual to the society, from God to man. The Lincoln School, founded in 1917, is a window into the progressive movement. Columbia Teachers College in New York established the Lincoln School as a laboratory school for experimentation with progressive education methods and curricula.1 “The school was a potent institutionalization of new ideas in education.”2 Joining in the effort was John Dewey,…

This quarter, the 7th grade class studied the life and works of William Shakespeare. They performed two scenes from one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, "Much Ado About Nothing." In the Sicilian town of Messina, the wealthy and kindly Leonato, along with his daughter, Hero, and niece Beatrice, has welcomed a group of soldiers who are returning victorious from a battle. The leader of the group, Don Pedro, the prince of Messina; has betrothed the daughter of his host, Hero, to Claudio, a man from his troop. In the meantime, the ongoing war of wits between Benedick and Beatrice grows into…

Like a lot of stories, the Easter story is dramatic. Like a lot of dramatic stories, it’s true. And like a lot of true stories it involves betrayal and death. But unlike any other story it ends - or really where it begins - with the resurrection of Christ. Jesus the Son of God was crucified on a cross, but he didn’t stay on the cross. He is alive! We traveled to Jerusalem for Jesus’ Triumpful Entry, sit down for the Last Supper, prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, discovered the sacrifice of Good Friday, and celebrated freedom from our sins…

Greg Vigil, Board Chairman I have attended this conference for five consecutive years and always come away refreshed and encouraged to learn from those who have gone before us who are willing to share lessons learned along the way. This year, I was especially challenged by a speaker on the Value Proposition of private education. It is my hope to invigorate our staff and board culture with a deeper passion and understanding that increases the value of an education at Arma Dei Academy for our students and parents. Eric Walters, Board Member As a board member I was impressed with the…