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Merkel advocates for expanding this model, stating that America needs about thirty more colleges like NSA to fulfill the demand for truly classical, faith-based education. He argues that such institutions produce graduates who are not only academically prepared but morally rooted and innovative—capable of tackling the complex challenges of the modern world.
Practical Steps Toward a New Educational Paradigm
In closing, the conversation turns practical. How do students—disillusioned, even failed by the existing system—find their way? Merkel notes the importance of hands-on, community-based education that fosters independence and responsibility. NSA’s model places students in the real world, encouraging them to manage personal problems and take ownership of their learning.