Who Your Children Are Becoming Matters More Than Grades With Liz Caddow

Whatever schooling option your family has chosen, you are your children’s primary educator! In this episode, Liz Caddow joins the podcast to talk about her work as the founder and head of school at Trinity Classical Academy. She explains why education is ultimately about a child’s formation, shares advice for parents on understanding their school’s curriculum and offers guidance on supplementing schoolwork with the Church’s wisdom. She also reminds us that education is not just about what our children are learning but also who they are becoming. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here.

 

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re talking with Liz Caddow about education as formation and transformation.
• When did you realize education could be more than grades and test scores?
• What advice would you give to parents with children in public school?
• How can parents continue learning in the home?
• What should we do when we don’t feel qualified?
• What role does community play in our children’s formation?
• How can parents evaluate what their kids are learning and absorbing?
• How do you teach Scripture and history in tandem?
• What fruit have you seen in the lives of your students?
• What are you most excited about right now?
• How can we help our children redefine success?
• What’s the biggest mistake parents make about education?
• What is one thing listeners can start doing today? 

Resources:

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• Explore the full library of Faithtree Resources
• “Navigating the Digital Tsunami”
• Get The Relationship Project
• Learn more about Trinity Classical Academy