Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

Have you heard about the $10 billion rise of classical Christian education? Sarah Hernholm notes in her recent Forbes article that, “A 2,500-year-old educational approach is quietly disrupting the $750 billion K-12 education market…Classical Christian Education (CCE) has expanded from a niche movement to a significant market force, with over 677,500 students enrolled across 1,551 institutions for the 2023-2024 school year. Projections indicate this figure could reach 1.4 million by 2035.”

Check out her article here and then listen to this episode where we dive into her findings!

How do you answer students who ask, “How are the great books going to benefit me?” We discuss this and all other things classical literature with Dr. Matthew Post, the Applied Associate Professor of Philosophy and Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at the Honors College at the University of Tulsa.

If you’ve ever wondered how to explain what makes the Great Books different from series like Twilight, this episode is for you!

Did you know that Veritas Scholars Academy currently offers 13 different math subjects and that many of these are available in three different curricula options? VSA senior Abby Bellucci has taken every math course in our core curriculum AND all of the elective math courses, too!

Abby and her mother, Jen, join us today to chat about their experience with VSA math, how the Veritas Diploma Program helped Abby get over $500,000 in scholarships, and more!

Today, Marlin and Laurie Detweiler are here to give you a sneak peek of some exciting Summer course options at Veritas Scholars Academy! Listen in to hear a preview of what courses you can expect to see in the coming weeks.

Upcoming opportunities…

Mini-Courses:
Never tried a Veritas live online course before? For only $10, our 3-week Mini-Courses are a great way to explore how they work! Enrollment opens May 1st for any family who has never been enrolled in a Veritas Scholars Academy course. Classes begin on June 9th and are available for 3rd-12th grade.

VSA Summer-Term Courses:
Enrolling now! Students in 7th-12th grade can choose from a variety of electives, or get a jump on the school year by getting full credit for courses such as Omnibus, Math, Grammar & Writing Transition, and more.

Summer A Term - June 2 – July 11
Summer B Term - July 14 – August 22
Summer C Term - June 2 – August 22

How do students at Veritas Scholars Academy build relationships and foster an uplifting online environment?

VSA student Lauren Hall joins us to share her experiences in student leadership, including working with the Student Moderators and leading the Student Mentors – a group of Juniors and Seniors who give godly counsel, tech help, encouragement, and more to their peers.

If you have ever wondered what kind of environment students enter into at Veritas Scholars Academy and what sort of people students are encouraged to become, you won’t want to miss a minute of this insightful episode! We’ll learn how students build community, employ positive peer pressure, help each other excel, and enter into relationships that will last a lifetime.

Meet John Moeller, a former White House chef who served under three presidents: George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. – and soon he’ll be serving Veritas families, too!

Join us as John shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from his years at the White House preparing state dinners, spending time with the presidential families, and his experiences during the historic events of 9/11. John now runs the Greenfield Restaurant and Bar in Lancaster and will be catering the Veritas Scholars Academy End of Year Gathering picnic this spring!

Classical Christian education is growing roots in Australia! Kon Bouzikos, President of the Australian Classical Education Society (ACES) joins us today to share how Australian educators are adapting classical educational principles to create a distinctly Australian curriculum while embracing the trivium. 

What does it take to build a classical education movement from the ground up? Learn about how ACES is tackling curriculum development, teacher training, and convincing Christian leaders of its value. Kon's passionate emphasis on love, dialogue, and humility demonstrates the heart behind this growing movement that seeks to honor both classical traditions and Australian cultural identity.

Want to learn more? Visit the ACES website at http://www.classicaleducation.org.au/ 

Andrew Pudewa, founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, joins us today to explore the neurological development of reading skills in children. 

Andrew shares invaluable insights on the dangers of pushing reading too early, the benefits of phonics-based approaches, and the importance of reading aloud to children to build vocabulary beyond their decoding abilities. Whether your child is an early reader or showing signs of dyslexia, Pudewa offers reassurance to parents while providing a roadmap for nurturing lifelong readers.

Have you heard of The National Bible Bee? It’s not just a national competition - it’s also a great way to help kids learn to dig in deep as they study scripture. Bible Bee Director, Brian Mullins, joins us to share how this program benefits kids ages 5-18, whether they plan to compete or simply get involved in one of the many study groups happening around the world this summer.

Thinking of joining the fun? Veritas Press Self-Paced Bible will have a $100 off coupon next week – it is the perfect way to jumpstart your child’s Bible literacy before they join a Bible Bee study group in June!

*Coupon valid March 11-25, 2025 for $100 off all Veritas Press Self-Paced Courses.

Meet Pamela Mork, an associate professor of chemistry at Concordia College and the author of Veritas Press's groundbreaking chemistry textbook. In this episode, Pamela shares her vision for making high school chemistry both rigorous and accessible, drawing from her experience as both a college educator and a homeschooling parent to create a curriculum that speaks directly to students.

Learn why chemistry education matters for everyone - not just future scientists - and how this innovative approach combines classical liberal arts principles with robust scientific instruction.