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Why Kids Thrive in Classical Education: Michael Fitzgerald
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This is the 30 minute TV version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with Michael Fitzgerald. The longer-form version was released on Epoch TV on November 30, 2024.
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As part of Epoch TV's special series on alternative models of education, Jan Jekielek sits down with Michael Fitzgerald, principal of Northern Schoolhouse, a New York private school focused on classical literature and art, immersion in nature, and nurturing strong moral character based on time-tested virtues.
“This is the trend in education: ‘It doesn’t matter what you’re reading, as long as you’re reading.’ And I actually disagree with that. I think it’s very important what you’re reading,” Fitzgerald says.
“In the end, we want them to become autonomous people who know how to move themselves well through the world, as truly good people who recognize beauty,” he says.
“If you recognize beauty, you can recognize what’s good. And those are highly correlated in the classical world, especially in the Socratic sense. They talk a lot about truth, beauty, and goodness.”
CHAPTER TITLES
0:00:00 - Overview of Northern Schoolhouse
0:01:12 - What Makes Northern Schoolhouse Special
0:03:32 - Challenges of Pushing Boundaries in Education
0:09:01 - Removing Letter Grades Without Lowering Standards
0:13:32 - Outdoor Learning and Friday Workshops
0:15:37 - Integrating Religion and Spirituality
0:18:26 - Poetry and Tea Time Tradition
0:21:28 - Nature Journaling and Scientific Exploration
0:22:51 - Daily Routines and Student Engagement
0:23:07 - Final Thoughts and Reflections
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