Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Salome Palmer, Director of Gordon College's Heritage Program. Salome discusses her experience attending a classical school, and what drew her to attend Gordon College. She also shares that the mission behind founding the Heritage Program was to encourage students to learn to use their head, heart, and hands. Salome states that it isn't enough to teach students to think well, they must also be taught how to live well. 

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Edward Schaefer, President of Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum.  President Schaefer discusses the tradition of music in the Catholic Church and  Collegium's commitment to recovering its beauty. He also shares the story of founding the college, naming it, and what freshmen can expect from the curriculum. President Schaefer emphasizes Collegium's commitment to traditional Latin mass, and the duty of higher education in recovering Catholic tradition. 

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by President Ryken and Silvio Vazquez, Chief Enrollment Management Officer at Wheaton College. They discuss the future of the 4-year college experience, how it changed throughout the pandemic, and how it will continue to change. They also discuss the historical legacy of Wheaton College. President Ryken discusses wokeism, racial issues in America, and what the Gospel says about bringing unity within different groups of people. 

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Provost Feezell of Belmond Abbey College. Dr. Feezell discusses his early education, which was a mix of books and sports. He also explains the difference between medieval and postmodern man's thinking, the best of the old world. and the commoditization of higher education. Dr. Feezell talks about Belmont Abbey's curriculum, architecture, and the connection between learning, beauty, and formation. 

This episode of Anchored is an audio recording of Joshua Gibbs' pamphlet "So Your Parents Are Thinking of Sending You to a Classical Christian School." Joshua Gibbs wrote this pamphlet in his effort to inform high-school students on the beliefs, habits, and goals of a classical Christian school 

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by John Johnson, Executive Director at Albertus Magnus Institute. John explains what the Magnus institute is, its goal to take on mainstream college education, and its vision to liberate the Liberal Arts. He also discusses faults in the college education system, and the alternative form of education the Magnus Institute offers. John explains that the Magnus Institute is dedicated to going back to the first principles of education.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Mark Hemingway, Senior Writer for The Weekly Standard.  Mark discusses his early education and his unfamiliarity with classical education until 2004, stating how unusual the concept of classical education was in the early years of the renewal. Mark also explains why classical education cannot be accepted by progressives, and how that makes it inconvenient to find great teachers to teach at classical schools. He also addresses the failures of public education, and the mission drift of Catholic classical colleges. 

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Alvaro de Vicente, Headmaster of The Heights School in Potomac, Maryland. Alvaro discusses the mission of the Heights, and their belief that education is a parental responsibility. He also discusses other topics, such as the relationship between classical education and Catholic education, their mutual search for truth, and the advantages of single-sex education. 

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Emily Eaton, Assistant Director for Freshman Admission at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Emily reflects on her experience as a homeschooled student and the value Palm Beach Atlantic University places on students who were homeschooled growing up. She shares the journey of how she ended up at PBA, the benefits of attending, and advice on choosing a college to attend. She also discusses the university's curriculum and its Christian identity. 

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Joshua Gibbs, a teacher at Veritas School of Richmond. Joshua states that for many students, classical education has never been fully explained. He discusses the pamphlet he wrote for teenagers who are enrolling in a classical school but don't know what a classical education entails. Joshua also discusses whether a friendship between a teacher and student is possible, and how important it is for teachers to place themselves within a student's mindset.