fortwayneclassical The Arts

Join Our Students For Music Class On Tuesday Afternoons This Fall

Redeemer Classical students in forms 1 and 2 -- ages seven through eleven -- will learn music theory from an excellent teacher this fall, and we're opening the class to homeschooling families, just like with our art class. Music Theory I is a class for 8-12 year olds that integrates written theory and ear training … Continue reading Join Our Students For Music Class On Tuesday Afternoons This Fall

fortwayneclassical Science

What’s Coming Up For 2018-19 Nature Walks? Studying The Birds And Bees

This coming school year, Redeemer classical students will study birds and insects in science class and matching nature walks for Zoology 1. We're planning an even better nature walking year after having a blast last year with dozens of new friends. We're planning to include an introduction to birding, talks from local scientists who study … Continue reading What’s Coming Up For 2018-19 Nature Walks? Studying The Birds And Bees

fortwayneclassical American Government, Classical Education

America Can’t Endure Without Civic Knowledge

America's founders considered it crucial for the preservation of our republic that the American people be well-educated. Yet we have not been well-educated as a people for decades. Jamie Gass, of the Pioneer Institute in Boston, notes statistics well-known to those who pay attention to the state of American education: Our high-school and college students hardly know … Continue reading America Can’t Endure Without Civic Knowledge

fortwayneclassical Classical Education

Free Classical Education Seminar In Two Weeks!

For the first time, our very own Classical Conversations parent practicum is coming to Fort Wayne! It will be Thursday through Saturday, May 29-31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. A practicum is a chance for like-minded parents to gather together and learn about classical education while refreshing themselves for the year ahead. Children … Continue reading Free Classical Education Seminar In Two Weeks!

fortwayneclassical Classical Education

Free Parent Practicum Coming to Fort Wayne this Summer

At this very moment, we're working to arrange a free summer parent practicum in Fort Wayne for 2014! What's a parent practicum? practicum (‘prak-ti-k’m) The word practicum indicates that education should be practical. It points to the acquisition and mastery of knowledge in a manner that is useful and effective. It derives from the Latin … Continue reading Free Parent Practicum Coming to Fort Wayne this Summer