Cognitive endurance is built through struggle and engagement. That is a key part of classical education.

Today, Anika Prather, the founder of The Living Water School, joins host Jon Eckert to discuss her journey from a career in public school to creating her own school dedicated to classical learning for students of color. She tells stories about how her school has helped equip kids with real-world skills.

To learn more, order Jon's book, Just Teaching: Feedback, Engagement, and Well-Being for Each Student.

The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Each week, we'll talk to catalytic educators who are doing amazing work.

Be encouraged.

Timestamps:

[1:50]: Anika introduces herself.

[7:15] - Reminiscing on her past, Anika marvels at how her parents were able to make classical studies relevant to the Black community.

[10:00] - Not being able to find a school for her son, Anika started one of her own.

[14:30] - Anika strives to provide content-rich, equitable curricula for students.

[17:30] - Students are learning skills on how to navigate life.

[20:52] - Being consistent with a process will help students grow academically.

[24:05] - Is learning happening when its only focus is a test?

[26:00] - Jon puts Anika through a lightning round of questions. 

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