HeightsCast: Forming Men Fully Alive

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The Teacher as Liberal Artist Nov 03, 2016

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We are a Liberal Arts School. What does that mean for our students, and what does that mean for our teachers? Hear Mr. de Vicente at the Open House, and Mr. Tom Longano at the recent Heights Lecture address these important questions.

The Purpose of Homework and the Difficulty with Online Assignments Oct 25, 2016

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Andy Reed (Middle School Head) and Colin Gleason (Lower School Head) talk about the purpose of homework, and then delve into the issue of online assignments. The Heights provides planners to students, but asks them to be the owners of their homework. Listen in to hear why.

Guiding Our Boys through Modern Literature Oct 15, 2016

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Dr. Yaceczko and Mr. Breslin discuss how we, as parents and teachers, can guide our boys through the ever expanding realm of modern children's literature-- some of it great, some of it fine, some of it pernicious.

Witnessing Faith while Teaching Religion Sep 27, 2016

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Mr. Jeff Thompson speaks about his experience as a religions teacher preparing boys for confirmation. Too often we get mired down in facts, which is especially unfortunate in the world of religious formation. Mr. Thompson encourages us to life our eyes to a higher goal. Also in this episode, an excerpt from Mr. de Vicente's talk on the Moral Imagination--how to shape it, protect it, and nurture it.

Guidelines for Dating Aug 31, 2016

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In this episode, Mr. de Vicente:

Introduces two new resources to be launched on September 7, our first day of School: Heights Book Review and The Forum. Stay tuned for details.
Introduces the topic of his 2016 Heights Lecture Series presentation: The Moral Imagination. For more information, click here.
Discusses the three prerequisites for a healthy young-adult relationship: Good Intentions, Other-Centric Worldview, Self-Mastery.
Discuses the three requisites for a healthy relationship: Rules, Communication, Accountability.

To learn more, or to hear Mr. de Vicente's talk on Transmitting Principles of Morality, click here.

Mr. Eric Heil on Nature Deficit Disorder May 31, 2016

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The science behind the importance of green time.

Cultivating Your Child's Intellectual Life May 16, 2016

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Direct and indirect ways to promote the life of the mind at home.

Raising Contemplative Sons: The Problem with Boys May 02, 2016

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Parenting: Patience or Optimism? - Mr. Andy Reed Apr 19, 2016

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Does your son know that you believe in him? Andy Reed on the power of optimism.

Exploring and Expressing the Human Condition through Literature with Mr. Michael Ortiz Feb 15, 2016

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This week on HeightsCast, we are joined by twelfth grade AP English teacher, Mr. Michael Ortiz, who talks about the books he reads with his students. Also featured in this week's poetry segment is Mr. John Paul Lechner, who analyzes a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins.