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BaseCamp LIVE will equip you, the parent, educator, or mentor to climb the biggest mountains as you seek to shape young people to become exceptionally prepared, compassionate, and thoughtful human beings. Our guests are thought leaders, culture watchers, and educational experts who are seeing the benefits of a classical Christian education to form students into adults who can think critically, believe with courage, and serve compassionately.
Summer Flashback: Are Classical Schools Elitist? with Megan Atherton
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46 minutes 52 seconds
4 months ago
Summer Flashback: Are Classical Schools Elitist? with Megan Atherton
In this summer flashback episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens revisits an insightful conversation with Megan Atherton, founder of Common Sense Classical and program director at Golden View Classical Academy.
Megan addresses a common concern: Is classical Christian education elitist? She explores why many prospective families feel intimidated by the uniforms, rigorous curriculum, and emphasis on excellence – and how these schools can communicate their mission with humility, gratitude, and dignity.
Key topics include:
Why classical education is not just for the elite
How schools can cultivate excellence without fostering arrogance
The difference between making judgments and being judgmental
Why classical education is for every child whose family is on board with the mission
Practical ways parents and educators can nurture confidence and humility in students
Megan shares candid insights on how classical schools can better welcome families, build inclusive communities, and form students marked by wisdom, virtue, and grace – not prideful elitism.
🎧 Whether you’re a school leader, teacher, or parent navigating these questions, this episode will encourage and equip you.
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BaseCamp LIVE will equip you, the parent, educator, or mentor to climb the biggest mountains as you seek to shape young people to become exceptionally prepared, compassionate, and thoughtful human beings. Our guests are thought leaders, culture watchers, and educational experts who are seeing the benefits of a classical Christian education to form students into adults who can think critically, believe with courage, and serve compassionately.