Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

In this episode, Adam Mangana, President and CEO of OptimaEd, returns to The Anchored Podcast to speak with Jeremy about the role of technology in education, the future of AI, and how to navigate tech decisions in schools.

References:

– "Adam Mangana on Launching the World's First Virtual Reality Charter School"
– www.optimaacademy.online

In this episode, Soren speaks with Russ York, Head of the Ambleside School in Fredericksburg, TX. Russ shares about his journey from public schools to Charlotte Mason philosophy, emphasizing the importance of a formative education rooted in humility and Mason's three principles of education: atmosphere, discipline, and life. 

Thank you to the sponsor of today's episode: History 250. Visit their website to delve deep into America's rich and complex history: https://www.history250.org/ 

References: 

– For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
– Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

In this episode, we are continuing our series of School Spotlights with an interview of Rich Meyer, President of JSerra Catholic High School, and Patrick Reidy, VP of Mission & Faith. Soren speaks with them about JSerra's unique position, its innovative programs, and the school's dedication to faith-based education in shaping future leaders. 

References:

– Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Father Jacques Philippe

– The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

In this episode, Soren speaks with Nadya Williams, author of Christians Reading Classics: An Introduction to Greco-Roman Classics from Homer to Boethius, about the importance of reading the pagan classics through a Christian lens. They explore how slow, attentive reading of ancient texts can shape moral imagination and civic virtue.

Nadya is Books Editor at Mere Orthodoxy and Interim Director of the MFA in Creative Writing at Ashland University. Be sure to grab a copy of Christians Reading Classics wherever books are sold!

In this episode, Dr. Allen C. Guelzo speaks with Jeremy about the origins of historical study, the importance of history in shaping virtue, and the significance of narrative in education, especially within the classical tradition. Dr. Guelzo also shares about his purpose and process in writing The Golden Thread, a two-volume history of the Western tradition he co-authored with James Hankins. Be sure to check out The Golden Thread Substack to learn more about Dr. Guelzo's work. 

In this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Andrew Shivone, President of the St. Jerome Institute, shares about his transformation from a young student who questioned the purpose of education into a leader who is helping revitalize Catholic and classical education in America today. He and Jeremy explore the history, challenges, and future of Catholic education, emphasizing the importance of integrating faith and tradition into the curriculum.

In this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Michael Rose, Founding Headmaster and Superintendent of Cincinnati Classical Academy, shares his journey from architecture studies to education, emphasizing the importance of moral formation and aesthetic beauty in schools. Discover how Cincinnati Classical is shaping the next generation with a focus on virtue, history, and craftsmanship.

In this episode, Noah Tyler sits down with Dr. Ashley Berner, the co-founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy (IEP) and Associate Professor of Education. Dr. Berner talks about the importance of educational pluralism, the role of values in school success, and the significance of a content-rich education. She explores historical shifts in American education, the impact of curriculum choices, and how assessment can drive better learning outcomes.

References:
– Pluralism and American Public Education: No One Way to School by Ashley Berner
– Educational Pluralism and Democracy by Ashley Berner
– Left Back: A Century of Failed School Reforms by Diane Ravitch

Today on The Anchored Podcast, Soren speaks with James Shuls, Head of the Education Liberty Branch of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University. Dr. Shuls shares his journey from disengaged public school student in Missouri to a leading education policy expert. He discusses the history of school choice, its relationship to the civil rights movement, and the innovative work taking place at Florida State University to promote classical and civic education.

References:

• Fighting for the Freedom to Learn: Examining America's Centuries-Old School Choice Movement by James Shuls and Neil P. McCluskey
• Education Myths by Jay P. Green
• “The Role of Government in Education” by Milton Friedman
• School Choice Myths: Setting the Record Straight on Education Freedom by Neil P. McCloskey and Cory A. DeAngelis
• Freedom of Choice in Education by Virgil C. Blum, S.J.
• The Phoenix Principles: Toward a Rebirth of American Education by Jason Bedrick and James Shuls

In this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Jeremy speaks with Thomas Maloney, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Lansing. Thomas shares his journey from growing up in a Catholic family to leading Catholic education in Lansing, Michigan. He discusses the decline of Catholic education in America, the challenges it faces today, and the renewal currently taking place in Catholic schools. He emphasizes the importance of faith, culture, and the Catholic intellectual tradition in shaping future generations.

• From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age by Monsignor James P. Shea