Classical Dialogues

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Our send off to the seniors and graduates of the Class of 2022.

What is zeitgeist and what is the response of a Classical Christian school?

Join us and here are some of the exciting plans for our master campus development at school.

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.

A quick preview of some exciting things happening at Oakdale Academy as we hit spring 2022.

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.

Why Latin?  Click to learn a few reasons as to why the study of Latin is a great opportunity for all students.

What should a new year's resolution look like?  Click to learn more from the wisdom of "Pilgrim's Progress".

Merry Christmas from all of us at Oakdale Academy.

What is the goal of a Classical Christian education?  Is it an Ivy League university?  Job training?  What?  Listen to find out more.

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.

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/

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.

Some thoughts on how to process last week's tragedy in Oxford, MI.

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!

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.