The Headmaster's Podcast

How are graduates from classical Christian schools different from graduates of other schools? To help answer that question, I highlight some of the results from the very interesting study called, The Good Soil Report. This study compares differences between graduates from classical Christian schools with those who graduate from other types of schools such as public schools, generic evangelical Christian schools, Catholic schools, private non-religious preparatory schools, and homeschools. The results are very interesting and encouraging. The classical difference is worth it!

Why is school challenging and difficilut? Why does it have to be so hard? Dr. DePoe gives a brief commentary responding to these kinds of questions by reflecting on a passage from Veith and Kern's Classical Education.

Tommy Nicholson, Ethan Babb, and Katelyn Dowell share some great news they've received. Hear about and celebrate the great things that they are doing!

Houston Baptist University's Louis Markos tells us about C. S. Lewis and the medieval mindset that inspired him. Tune in for a lively discussion of C. S. Lewis from KPA's former Paideia conference speaker.

Is there a noticeable difference in the quality of students that KPA graduates? In this episode, Kyle Keltz and James Kemper share their experiences with KPA students. They teach dual credit classes at KPA, but they also teach college courses. You may be surprised to hear what they observe is different about KPA students.

In this episode, Emily Farmer shares what families can expect from an academic advisor. She also talks about the strengths that she sees in our students based on standardized test scores, college admissions, and reports from alumni.

Is thinking carefully, memorizing information, and paying attention to tedious details outdated and unnecessary in education because of the technology at our disposal? Those who think so reflect a modern mindset that is infused with Dewey's pragmatic and empiricist worldview. Some of the differences between modern and classical approaches to education are covered in response to the lead question.

After briefly sharing her family's educational experiences before and after KPA, Mrs. DePoe talks about the study of Latin at KPA.

This episode features a commentary comparing the work of classical Christian collaborative education and the building of cathedrals in Middle Ages.