Five Connections
Five days into our Founders’ Fundraising Campaign, we make five connections to better understand the growing classical education movement in the U.S.
1. A GOLDEN CONNECTION
Jack Hughes scored the winning goal for the U.S.A. men’s hockey team during their Olympic gold medal match. Read more here about the book he brought with him to Italy - the Odyssey - a book a Chesterton freshman will read.
Jack Hughes, ‘The Odyssey,’ and That Bloody, Broken Smile - Word on Fire
2. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN ITS PROPER PLACE
Watch Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and educator, outline how modern, conventional education has implemented untested levels of digital technology in classrooms across the country. The Mandan Classical Schools aim to put technology in its proper place, cultivating deeper thinking and lasting connections that form the whole person, intellect and will, for life.
Doctor on How Screen Time Hurts Kids' Cognitive Development
3. CLASSICAL EDUCATION IN NORTH DAKOTA
Visit the site of Gehrtz Construction Services where they display the new campus they built for Capstone Classical Academy in Fargo. Capstone Classical Academy was founded in 2021 and has grown from an initial enrollment of just over 100 to nearly 300 students in 5 years.
Capstone Classical Academy | Gehrtz Construction Services
4. CHESTERTON AND THE YASS PRIZE
Learn more about the Yass Prize. The Chesterton Schools Network won this prestigious award for their successful and innovative approach to classical education. The Mandan Classical Schools has tapped into their success as we prepare to establish the Chesterton Academy of Mandan in 2027.
Chesterton Schools Network Wins 2025 $1 Million Yass Prize - The Yass Prize
5. GETTING CLASSICAL EDUCATION RIGHT
Benedictine College, a Newman Guide Catholic college with robust liberal arts and classical tracts, clears the air on 7 common myths about classical education.
Don’t Fall for These 7 Myths About Classical Education – Benedictine College Media & Culture
If you would like to support our work, join the Memorare Army or give to our Founder’s Fundraising Campaign. From April 7 to May 29, the first $20,000 will be matched dollar for dollar. https://www.chestertonmandan.org/donate
If you are interested in joining our school community, inquire to join our waitlist or apply today. https://www.chestertonmandan.org/admissions
