Election Day is coming up, so we’re cooling things down with a fun pop quiz! In this week’s Classical Et Cetera, host Jessica Gardner challenges three Memoria Press educators with questions from _200 Questions About American History_ —the same flashcards used by our 7th graders! Can our team handle these foundational facts, dates, and quotes from American history? Can you? Tune in to test your knowledge and maybe even pick up something new! Dustin Warren is a leading history teacher and writer at Memoria Press and Highlands Latin School. Check out the programs he helped create! *Medieval History:* https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/american-and-modern-studies/a-history-of-medieval-europe-set/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=143 *American History:* https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/american-and-modern-studies/concise-history-american-republic-set/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=143 And check out _200 Questions About American History_ : https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/american-and-modern-studies/200-questions-about-american-history/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=143

As a publisher in the world of classical education, Memoria Press is often asked: Why do you write new books and guides rather than directly utilizing ancient sources? This is an important question we aim to answer with this week's Classical Et Cetera.

Among the many misconceptions about classical education, it’s essential to discuss the limitations of using ancient texts in a typical classroom. Drawing on years of experience in curriculum development, we will explore important pedagogical choices related to this dilemma and highlight how we can honor the wisdom of the past while addressing contemporary needs.

Learn more about the essentials of our curriculum right here: https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/memoria-press-curriculum/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=142

This week on Classical Et Cetera, we dive into Chaim Potok’s The Chosen—a thought-provoking story about friendship, faith, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Join us as we explore the complex relationship between Danny and his father, and how Danny’s struggles with his religious inheritance shape his path. We’ll discuss the impact of silence, the weight of being “the chosen,” and whether Danny’s decisions align with his community’s expectations. Read the book and add your thoughts to our discussion in the comments!