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In this episode, Jeremy speaks with Michael Schell, Headmaster of Sparhawk Academy and founder of the Sparhawk Institute, where he works to equip college counselors for their meaningful work with students. They discuss the state of school athletics, single-sex education, and Michael makes the case that the best counselors do far more than manage applications – they help young people understand who they are, what they are called to, and how to choose a path with wisdom instead of anxiety.
References:
Called to Life by Jacques Philippe
Learn more by emailing mschell@sparhawkacademy.org

In this episode, Jeremy speaks with Eric Daniels, the Assistant Director of the Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism (SISC) at Clemson University. They explore the intricate connections between education, capitalism, and moral formation. Eric also shares about how the Lyceum Scholars Program is shaping the next generation of American leaders.

In this episode, we're spotlighting the amazing work being done at Delaware Valley Classical School in New Castle, Delaware. Adam Roate, CLT's Senior Director of Partnerships, talks to Anthony Urti, Head of School at DVCS and a board member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools. Anthony shares the significant role that parent partnerships and music play in his school's success.

References:
– A History of Education in Antiquity by Henri Marrou
– "How to Tell a Flatterer From a Friend” in Plutarch’s Moralia
– The Rector of Justin by Louis Auchincloss
– John Senior and the Restoration of Realism by Father Francis Bethel, O.S.B.
– Plato’s Republic

In today’s episode, Soren speaks to Margaret Walsh, Founder and Director of Secret Garden Educational Pathways and author of A Catholic Approach to Literacy for Struggling Students. Margaret shares insights from her research on literacy development, speaks to the importance of foundational reading skills, and unpacks how a humane philosophical framework can inform effective teaching strategies for struggling students.

References:
A Catholic Approach to Literacy for Struggling Students: Connecting Philosophy and Practice by Margaret Walsh
De Anima by Aristotle
The Book of Tobit
By What Authority? by Robert Hugh Benson

In this episode, Jeremy speaks with Dr. Leonard Sax, Director of the Montgomery Center for Research in Child & Adolescent Development and author of several books, including The Collapse of Parenting, Why Gender Matters, Boys Adrift, and Girls on the Edge. They discuss the decline of traditional parenting, the advantages of single-sex education, and how understanding gender differences can improve educational outcomes for boys and girls. 

References:
HeightsCast–Parental Authority: Dr. Leonard Sax on our Role
The Collapse of Parenting by Dr. Leonard Sax
Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leornard Sax
Boys Adrift by Dr. Leonard Sax
Girls on the Edge by Dr. Leonard Sax
The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis