Classical Et Cetera

On today's episode, Memoria Press is announcing some big changes to Classical Et Cetera. We're also talking about the role that churches and pastors hold when it comes to starting and running classical Christian schools. What is the role of the church when it comes to education? What is the role of classical education when it comes to homeschool and Christian school environments? We're glad you're...

Why doesn't my child want to go to school? What are the key ingredients to building a community out of your school or homeschool? How do we improve the current culture and education environment for kids and parents that are struggling to make things work? How do we fix our broken education system and bring about cultural transformation in our homeschooling and private schooling communities? Is cul...

Memoria Press features a classical Christian curriculum that provides the tools for mastering the liberal arts and the Great Books. But what if the teacher of this curriculum has not been classically educated, themselves? In today's episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane, Martin, Tanya, and a very special guest discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a background without classical education, ho...

G.K. Chesterton and C.S. Lewis are two of the most prolific authors in the world of Christian literature and Classical Education. But do they belong, and would they agree with what classical liberal arts education has become? In today's episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane, Martin, and Paul sit down to discuss these two authors and how they understood classical education, how they upheld objectiv...

Today we're talking about how a teacher and their students must prepare to navigate the transitions and challenges from one grade to the next. Each school year is filled with its own planning and challenges from kindergarten through 12th grade, and as each student moves from one level to the next the expectation to succeed only grows. So how can a teacher in both a classroom and homeschool setting...

Today we're talking about the rituals we have in our schools and homeschools and how those rituals set us up to start the school year strong and prepare our student's minds for starting back after the summer break is over. We talk about a number of different strategies and ways to start the new school year going right before things get to busy with all the things your new school year needs to do....

Book review episode! And today its fiction. In this episode Classical Et Cetera explores East of Eden by John Steinbeck. We review the book (there will be spoilers) and do our best to leave no stone unturned in this marvelous work of American Fiction. We explore the plot, characters, themes, and summary of this pivotal work of one of the greats. We hope our analysis will encourage you to read the...

"📚 Classical Education vs Liberal Arts: Exploring Teaching Styles & Content Differences 🎓 Dive into the dynamic world of education as we navigate the differences between classical and liberal arts approaches. Discover the formal types of education, from college to university, and unravel the significance of the liberal arts in fostering interdisciplinary exploration. Explore what is necessar...

On today's episode of the Classical Et Cetera podcast, we have no idea where Shane is. Hopefully he returns to us quickly and safely. And with presents. In the meantime, we'll have to see how Martin's coup attempt plays out. Anyhow, today we are talking about the role of learning Latin in a classical Christian education. Why is it so important to us? How does it transform and bring the organized m...

In this episode, the core four discuss why classical studies is an essential part our our complete curriculum. Learn how we introduce students to classical studies early in their education get an idea of the pedagogy behind the classical studies program. Don't miss it! Browse the classical studies curriculum lineup today! https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-studies/?utm_source=YouTub...

A core part of the complete Memoria Press curriculum is the Classical Composition program. Designed to teach students how to write and argue persuasively, Classical Composition prepares students for many forms of writing. In this episode, Shane, Tanya, and Paul unpack the Classical Composition program for those unfamiliar. Don't miss it! Browse the complete Classical Composition lineup today! http...

On this episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane and the team from Memoria Press sit down to discuss poetry, their favorite poems, the role poetry has in our homeschool curriculum and how the art form can enrich both education and your life. Classic literature and poetry holds a significant place in our English program and is an essential element for what makes our program unique. Want to learn more...

Every summer,  Memoria Press kicks off our Teacher Training Conference in Louisville, Kentucky USA to teach teachers in classical Christian schools core classroom management and leadership skills as well as the tenants of our curriculum. Workshop activities will cover our English, Science, Math, and Latin sessions and so much more to prepare teachers for the coming school year.  Think of it as a t...

Introducing Novel Thoughts, a brand new show to the Memoria Press lineup that unpacks the classical children's literature and literature curriculum from Memoria Press. Why did we pick the books that landed in our curriculum? Why is the read - aloud experience crucial for homeschool kids? How can you take advantage of the thousands of hours of experience and the curated choices for kindergarten, fi...

It's not a foreign concept nor one that happens all that often either. But which is more important, teacher or student aptitude? How does a teacher keep a classroom engaged? How does a student navigate difficult learning? Today Shane sits down with Classical Et Cetera to talk through the tension between student and teachers, especially when there is a greater divide in aptitude for learning.

Today we're talking Summer! Specifically, ideas for how to spend a Summer of mindfulness, quality alone time, and activities for your holidays that enrich your classical life. While we are big on homeschool curriculum and education, we love our rest and love the life-giving leisure that comes when spending quality time. Check out the Memoria Press Classical Summer Bucket list on this Episode of Cl...

**SPOILER WARNING** The Lame Shall Enter First New books you should read! Today the table is diving into a wonderful book by Flannery O'Connor; a short book, under 200 pages, that we think everyone should read at least once. We especially love recommending short books that won't break your schedule in half.   "The Lame Shall Enter First" is a short story by Flannery O'Connor. It appeared first in...

The 2023 Sodalitas Homeschool Conference is right around the corner! And on this episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with three of the conference speakers to offer a sneak peak at what they have in store during their sessions. Homeschooling shouldn't be a lonely endeavor. Some visit Memoria Press to learn more about Classical Christian education, the advantages of Classical homeschool...

Today the table sits down to talk about Martin's article "How To Think About Literature". What is the classical approach to literary criticism, and what view does classical thinking take when it comes to better analysis and review of literary work. Today we hope to equip with you skills that will help you analyze books, poetry, and literature in a more confident and holistic way. 

In today's episode Shane sits down to unpack how the Memoria Press curriculum land classical education in general lays an ideal groundwork for instilling moral character in students. Packed with an illustrious history spanning nearly 2 centuries of philosophy, virtue reasoning, ethics and values, classical education is ideally equipped to teach homeschool and traditional school students the core o...

People often ask us about how we include American history in our curriculum, especially in comparison to the history of Ancient Greece and Rome. Should we give American history more focus? Or, is it more important to study the civilizations that created and solidified classical education? Martin, Shane, Tanya, and Paul, the core crew, sit down to discuss these questions, and more, in today's episo...

Neither Tanya nor Shane enjoy opera like Professor Carol. But, through this episode, Professor Carol shares her love of opera with the table and with you! Learn from Professor Carol's years of experience working closely with opera houses to make performances accessible for all listeners. You won't want to miss her insights into the storytelling, structure, and goals of opera.   Homeschool with Mem...

Students need to learn philosophy during their education. It is a core pillar in developing a child's own perspective on the things that go on in the world, and it's far more accessible than a lot of people might think. For the classical Christian homeschool, understanding the pros and cons of each philosophy curriculum you encounter is a great first step to incorporating such a pivotal aspect of...

Welcome to Classical Et Cetera LIVE! An episode where Shane and the gang sit down at the Great Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati to make our case for why a classical Christian education might be a great choice for parents to choose. No home school education is complete without the curriculum to back it up, which is why Shane and the table share today why Memoria Press is a great gateway into the...

Interested in starting your own classical school? Think that private education based in foundations of truth, goodness and beauty is the way to go? The Memoria Press Curriculum is more than just learning material, it is the blueprint by which we have laid the foundation for classical schools across the country. Many of our trademark schools start out as homeschool co-ops that get started with litt...