Neurodivergence in the classical classroom

Classical education refers specifically to a model of education centered on the Western classical trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. If you can do a classical school well, you can provide a great education and do very well for your budget.

But does it produce snobby kids? Does it shelter privileged kids even further, and prevent kids with disadvantages from experiencing a remarkable community of learning?

Our guest today has explored ways to make sure that kids with disabilities -- including neurodivergence -- are welcomed and integrated into a classical community. What they've discovering is an unusual model for classical education, and an unexpected ministry of healing.

My guest today is the Rev. Nathan Carr. Nate is a bi-vocational priest serving as vicar of St. John’s Oklahoma City and headmaster of The Academy of Classical Christian Studies, a multi-campus school serving 1,000 PreK-12 students across the Oklahoma City metro. He's the author of Festive School (Classical Academic Press), on the importance of festivity in Christian education. He and his wife Sarah have six children who bless their home, including kiddos with neurodivergence.

He's also written a related article on the Living Church's award-winning blog, Covenant.

Now sharpen your pencils and warm up your singing voice. We're headed to school. We hope you enjoy the conversation.