Developing Classical Thinkers

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The True, The Good, and the Very, Very Beautiful Aug 07, 2019

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Thales art instructor Persephone Hohls explains how art class is such a vital part of a Classical education.
This episode is sponsored by Designer Doughs: Come check them out at the Triangle Children's Business Fair on August 17th; more info at http://www.trianglecbf.com/

Descartes and Bacon Aug 01, 2019

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As a follow-up to last week's STEM-centered episode, this week's episode has the Thales Teaching Fellows discussing Rene Descartes, Francis Bacon, and the Scientific Method.

Science and Science Olympiad Jul 25, 2019

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Just in time for the new school year! An interview with Science Olympiad Coach Esther Morris.

High-Quality, Low Cost K-5 Jul 18, 2019

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An interview with Hilary Heman-Pagliolo on the Thales K-5 program and how it prepares students for academic success.

Thales Who? Jul 11, 2019

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An interview with Dr. Jon Stewart about the life and impact of Thales of Miletus, one of the Seven Sages of Greece for whom Thales Academy is named. More information can be found out about Dr. Stewart at https://www.jonstewart.dk/

Gravitas Revamp Jul 01, 2019

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Gravitas is now Developing Classical Thinkers! New school year, new classes, new students merit a new title and a new logo. Stay tuned for more great content on teaching through a Great Books Curriculum!

A Liberal Arts Education with Dr. Grattan Brown Apr 01, 2019

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Join me while I talk to Dr. Grattan Brown, Associate Professor of Theology at Belmont Abbey College, about the value of a liberal arts education.

The Federalist Papers Mar 08, 2019

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Thales history teacher Justin Keever talks with Winston about the Federalist Papers.

What's Up with Hume? Feb 18, 2019

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Alex and Winston take on David Hume and discuss how 11th grade philosophy instructor Alex walks through the "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" with his students.

Debate and the Thales Way Jan 24, 2019

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Join Josh and Winston as they discuss the importance of public debate and the new Luddy Debate League set up between the Thales Academy campuses.