Reclaiming Identity Through Classical Education | Michael Adkins

Reclaiming Identity Through Classical Education | Michael Adkins

Author: Classic Learning Test May 29, 2025 Duration: 27:16
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics and Director of the Lower School of Saint Agnes School in St. Paul, Minnesota. They discuss the secret to keeping Catholic education faithfully Catholic. They dive into misconceptions about the word “classical” and how its popular conception has changed over time. They also explore the identity crisis driving people to reconnect with the cultural heritage of classical education.

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