Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

On this episode of Anchored , Noah Tyler is joined by Clara Piano, Assistant Professor of Economics at Austin Peay State University. The two explore an understanding of economics that focuses on human relationships, not money. They parse out the good, the true, and the beautiful of economic practice, and how it could be integrated into a classical education. Piano also illustrates a brief history...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by Joe Patterson, Vice President of Enrollment and Director of Athletics at Ave Maria University . The two discuss the proper relationship between higher education and sports, as well as the importance of keeping a school’s mission in focus even where athletic programming is concerned. 

On Office Hours with Jeremy Tate , Jeremy and Soren dive into the most recent, need-to-know news surrounding the education renewal movement. Tune in to hear about the alarming illiteracy rate in Illinois schools and a “woke kindergarten program” in San Francisco. A Catholic liberal arts college in New York is eliminating several majors and minors, including philosophy and religious studies. Howeve...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by Faith Moore, freelance writer, editor, and mom. The two talk about her new book, Christmas Karol , a modern retelling of Dickens' classic that follows a workaholic mom who rediscovers the joy of being with her kids. They also discuss her new podcast, Storytime for Grownups, which she hopes will help adults fall in love with classic works. 

On this episode of Anchored , Jeremy is joined by Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, mentor teacher at John Adams Academy and founder of City of Truth.   After 33 years in the classical school movement, Steven shares advice for young teachers and discusses the four levers that control education in America. They also address the challenge of finding qualified teachers in a secular humanism era.

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by Winston Brady, Director of Curriculum and Thales Press at Thales Academy , and author of The Inferno: A Novel . They discuss the growth of Thales Academy, its unique logic curriculum, and Winston’s new book inspired by Dante, Tolkien, Bunyan, and his own mental health journey. Get 20% off your copy of The Inferno: A Novel with code CLASSIC20 here: h...

On this episode of Anchored , Jeremy and Kimberly are joined by James Fishback, founder of Incubate Debate . The three discuss how debate programs in American public schools have devolved in recent years by stifling free and honest speech. They explore the merits of debate as a way to assess the long-term consequences of immediate ideas. They also lament the lost art of disagreeing civilly but poi...

On this episode of Anchored , Kimberly is joined by Sarah Scudder and Angel Parham, co-founders of the Nyansa Classical Community . The three explore the need for classical education in communities where it does not typically exist. They also talk about success stories in which children found joy and support in their after-school and homeschool programs. Finally, they look at the ministry side of...

On this episode of Anchored , Jeremy is joined by Michael Williams, president of Harding University. The two dive into Harding’s commitment to excellence and commitment to faith, and how those two are intrinsically linked. They also talk about the importance of thinking prudently about the college decision-making process. They wrap up by talking about Harding University graduates and the college’s...

On this episode of Anchored , Jeremy is joined by Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College . The two discuss how the college helps students plug into the classical tradition by creating an "unplugged," present culture. They talk about the 21-Day Wilderness immersion exploration that every freshman goes on in order to fully engage with the created world. Kyle also explains the f...

On Office Hours with Jeremy Tate , a new segment of the Anchored podcast, Jeremy and Soren dive into the most recent, need-to-know news surrounding the education renewal movement. Tune in to hear how: public schools are struggling to keep their students in school; Benedictine College is offering two new classical education master's degrees; and a New York Times article advocates for standardi...

On this special episode of Anchored , Soren welcomes three of the 2023 CLT10 National Award winners: Jack Ferrell, William Adkison, and Maylivia Barrett. The National Award winners are among the very top-performing sophomores on the CLT10. Tune in to hear the students discuss their test-taking experiences, share their future plans, and examine the unique challenges of the CLT10. They also explore...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by Karen Moore and her student assistant, Naomi Noble from Grace Academy of Georgetown . Karen is the Classical Languages Chair at Grace Academy and the author of several books. The guests talk about how they first encountered the classics and how the study has allowed them to slow down and appreciate a wider world of language and history. They also di...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by Robert Woods, author, headmaster of Veritas Christian Academy , and a founder of the Great Books Honors program at Faulkner University . The two discuss the paideia approach to classical education that focuses on academic coaching and Socratic seminars over just lectures. Robert talks about the formation and design of the Great Books Honors program...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by James LaGrand, the director of the Messiah University Honors Program . The two discuss James’ love for the explanatory power of history. James describes the lost sense of wonder and discovery that accompanies the educational shift from teaching history to teaching social studies. They also talk about the honors program at Messiah University and how...

On this episode of Anchored , Jeremy is joined by Stephen Blackwood, president of Ralston College in Savannah, Georgia. For his return to the podcast, Stephen provides a one-year update on Ralston College’s first round of graduates. The two dive into the kinds of students that they have been accepted and encouragement for those looking to apply. They also discuss Ralston’s overall goal of interven...

On this episode of Anchored , Jeremy is joined by Daniel Baillargeon, founder and CEO of Mission Driven Catholic , a Catholic school resource that ​​provides leaders with the resources, spiritual support, and tools necessary to make mission-driven decisions. The two talk about Daniel’s journey into Catholic education through his time as a teacher, superintendent, and consultant. They also highligh...

On Office Hours with Jeremy Tate , a new segment of the Anchored podcast, Jeremy and Soren dive into the most recent, need-to-know news surrounding the education renewal movement. Tune in to hear about how The National Council of Teachers of English hosted a conference with sessions titled Lil Wayne in the Classroom  and Books to Inspire Activism. On a brighter note, The Washington Post released a...

On this episode of Anchored , Jeremy is joined by Paul O’Reilly, president of Thomas Aquinas College (TAC). The two discuss Paul’s background growing up in Ireland during a time of high tensions between Protestants and Catholics. They explore how the campus has changed since Paul attended in the 1980s, including a recent expansion into New England. And finally, they talk about the merits of semina...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by Chris Weir, the executive director of the Camino Schools in California. Chris explains his journey to getting involved with the Camino Schools and the redundancy of using the label “classical” when referring to Catholic liberal arts schools. The two also explore the reasons to be hopeful about the future of Catholic education and the importance of m...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by Jake Weidmann , one of nine master penmen in the world. Join them to hear about Jake’s journey to becoming a master penman and the history of beautiful penmanship. Jake also unpacks his case for cursive as a critical connection between the brain and the page and shares his best advice for instilling a love of art in students today. Today’s episode o...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by Carrie Eben, owner of Classical Eben , a classical consulting firm. Tune in to hear Soren and Carrie talk about the difficulties of starting a classical school and maintaining teacher motivation. They dive into how to train students for long-term success by beginning with the end in mind. Soren and Carrie conclude by discussing what a proper philoso...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by artist Rachelle Kearns . Soren and Rachelle explore how her perception of God as a creator informs her art and how her curiosity with mercy formed her artistic voice. They explore the benefits of teaching art in K-12 education as a way to help children understand the love and character of God. Finally, Rachelle gives advice for aspiring artists. Tod...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by Heather Lloyd, CEO of Concordis Education Partners . Soren and Heather explore how classical people founding classical schools can prevent missional drift. They stress the importance of keeping these schools small to increase mastery and discipleship. Finally, they discuss the unique and joyful environment that results from a classical school that p...

On this episode of Anchored , Soren is joined by Darrell Jones, president of the Stanley M. Herzog Foundation . The two discuss how public school culture has changed over the past few years by becoming more resistant to faith. They also explore the work of the Herzog Foundation in enlightening parents, strengthening school culture, and training future Christian school leaders. They conclude by unp...