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 of what makes decisions right and wrong. Today we unpack normative ethics, common philosophical development, learning moral framework and how our curriculum teaches students to navigate critical questions that bombard today's society.

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 episode of Classical Et Cetera. Watch now!

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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.

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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 youth education. Join us today as Shane, Paul, and Martin unpack the method and madness as to how and why Memoria Press teaches Philosophy the way we do.

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 greater learning environment that Classical Education has to offer!

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 little more than a faithful few who dare to try and the curriculum that equips them to succeed. How does getting started today sound to you?

Classical Curriculum helps in more ways than just what a student is practically learning. It extends into how a classroom conducts itself in both a school and homeschool environment. Today, Classical Et Cetera revisits gravitas and dives deeper into how serious classroom arrangement and organization poses great advantages for better education.

Today, Shane sits down to unpack A Classical History of Art, a new course from Memoria Press that traces the lines of how the tenants of truth, goodness, and beauty have impacted arts throughout history. This curriculum is perfect for at home and in-classroom education environments and especially for those teaching from a traditional, Christian perspective. And don't miss a sneak peek at Lesson 1 of A Classical History of Art with Kyle Janke! We think this course works for anyone looking for a better liberal arts education for their homes and classrooms. What are you waiting for? Let's jump in!

As homeschooling and classical education continue to gain popularity, it's important to delineate the significant difference between The Rhetoric Stage and whatever speech and debate program is being taught in public schools. In today's episode, Shane Saxon and the team at Memoria Press discuss why we don't have a speech program in our classical Christian education curriculum and why we would rather focus our efforts on developing students through the stages of Logic, Composition, and Rhetoric. We also talk about some the criticism that a homeschool or classical classroom might face when they don't teach traditional speech and debate. Join us as we explore these questions and more, diving into the key principles and benefits of teaching Rhetoric in a classical Christian education curriculum. Whether you're a homeschooling parent, classical educator, or simply interested in learning more about this important topic, this video is for you. What are you waiting for? Let's get started.

**SPOILER WARNING** Fidelity New books you should read! Today the table is diving into a wonderful book by Wendell Berry; 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. "Fidelity", written in 1992 is a must read for fans of classical literature and its one of the best stories that you can maybe read in a day. The life and times of Port Williams, Kentucky is a wonderful exploration into the nuances of faithful community. Give it a read!