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Alexandria Classical Academy

A podcast of Alexandria Classical Academy in Ames, Iowa aimed at helping parents form godly families and raise pious, virtuous, and wise children to serve Christ in the world.

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Thursday · 14 min
Formational and Functional Education
The Great Tradition | Plato | Laws, pt. 1 ⁠acames.org⁠ ⁠The Great Tradition, by Richard M. Gamble⁠ If you are interested in joining our book discussion, please ⁠sign up here⁠. If you are interested in supporting the school financially, please ⁠see this form⁠. If you are considering enrolling your children someday, please fill out this interest form. We are also looking for teachers. If you are interested in teaching at this school, please fill out the previous form.
September 4 · 41 min
The Purpose of the Learner
The Great Tradition | Plato: the Republic, pt. 2 Alexandria Classical Academy acames.org If you are interested in joining our book discussion, please ⁠sign up here⁠. If you are interested in supporting the school financially, please ⁠see this form⁠. Interest Form The Great Tradition, by Richard M. Gamble
August 28 · 41 min
The Character of the Learner
The Great Tradition | Plato: the Republic, pt. 1 Alexandria Classical Academy in Ames, IA acames.org If you are interested in joining our book discussion, please ⁠sign up here⁠. If you are interested in supporting the school financially, please ⁠see this form⁠. Interest Form The Great Tradition, by Richard M. Gamble
August 20 · 24 min
Family Discipleship
On Spiritual Leadership, Worship, and Catechism If you are interested in supporting the school financially, please see this form. If you are interested in joining our book discussion, please sign up here. Family Worship and Discipleship Guide (2-5) Family Worship and Discipleship Guide (2-16) Catechism and Verses Psalms and Songs
July 29 · 19 min
The Aesthetic of True Spirituality
We will be starting a book discussion group in Ames soon. If you would like to learn more about this school, or get connected to the community, this would be an excellent opportunity to do so! More information and to sign up, please see this form and we will be in touch. If you are interested in financially supporting this school please fill out this form, and we will be in contact with you soon for next steps. Thank you! If you are interested in potentially enrolling your children, please fill out ⁠this interest form⁠.
July 3 · 24 min
The Rediscovered Tools of Learning
08 – The distinctive content of classical Christian education We will be holding our first interest meeting on Saturday, July 11th at 9 am. If you would like to attend, please fill out this information form and we will be in touch with further details. If you are interested in potentially enrolling your children, please fill out this interest form. Other helpful resources: · Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents (print, audiobook). · An Introduction to Classical Education. · Association of Classical Christian Schools. · Good Soil Report: highlights here, the whole report here. · The Lost Tools of Learning
June 30 · 15 min
Classical Orienteering
07 – The navigation system of classical education We will be holding our first interest meeting on Saturday, July 11th at 9 am. If you would like to attend, please fill out ⁠this information form⁠ and we will be in touch with further details. If you are interested in potentially enrolling your children, please fill out ⁠this interest form⁠. Other helpful resources: Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents (⁠print⁠, ⁠audiobook⁠). ⁠An Introduction to Classical Education.⁠ ⁠Association of Classical Christian Schools⁠. Good Soil Report: highlights ⁠here⁠, the whole report ⁠here⁠.
June 29 · 43 min
Reflections on the ACCS National Conference
Luke and Dean reflect on the ACCS conference in Atlanta. We will be holding our first interest meeting on Saturday, July 11th at 9 am. If you would like to attend, please fill out ⁠this information form⁠ and we will be in touch with further details. If you are interested in potentially enrolling your children, please fill out ⁠this interest form⁠. Other helpful resources: Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents (⁠print⁠, ⁠audiobook⁠). ⁠An Introduction to Classical Education.⁠ ⁠Association of Classical Christian Schools⁠. Good Soil Report: highlights ⁠here⁠, the whole report ⁠here⁠.
June 24 · 19 min
Virtue and Proper Affections
06 - The aim of classical education We will be holding our first interest meeting on Saturday, July 11th at 9 am. If you would like to attend, please fill out this information form and we will be in touch with further details. If you are interested in potentially enrolling your children, please fill out this interest form. Other helpful resources: Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents (print, audiobook). An Introduction to Classical Education. Association of Classical Christian Schools. Good Soil Report: highlights here, the whole report here.
June 23 · 14 min
Christian Liberal Arts
05 - The essence of classical education. We will be holding our first interest meeting on Saturday, July 11th at 9 am. If you would like to attend, please fill out this information form and we will be in touch with further details. If you are interested in potentially enrolling your children, please fill out this interest form. Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents (audio) An Introduction to Classical Education Association of Classical Christian Schools Good Soil Report: highlights here, and the whole report here.
June 18 · 20 min
Why Collaborative?
04 - Three reasons we are excited about collaborative education. We will be holding our first interest meeting on Saturday, July 11th at 9 am. If you would like to attend, please fill out this information form and we will be in touch with further details. If you are interested in potentially enrolling your children, please fill out this interest form.
June 16 · 4 min
Let's Build Together
03 - Collaborative education is a school-led, split-time education model intended to integrate the family, foster independence, and equip the parents for lifelong learning and teaching. This article expands on the model of collaborative education.
June 11 · 8 min
A More Personal Note
02 - A little bit about who I am and what I'm about. Links mentioned: GABC Sermons Page Sermons on Spotify | Apple
June 6 · 4 min
What is Collaborative Classical Christian Education?
01 - The Fall of 2027 will mark the first term of Alexandria Classical Academy here in Ames, Iowa. The purpose of this series is to lay out definitions of Collaborative and Classical Christian education. These essays should help you understand a little bit better what kind of a school this is going to be.

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