Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Jonathan Brush, president and CEO of Unbound, a college alternative focusing on project-based education, Christian leadership development, and hands-on experience in the real world. He discusses the history and mission of Unbound and the strong and lasting connections that Unbound students develop. He also describes the unique approach to education that Unbound takes and shares information for interested students.

On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Eric Wearne, Associate Professor in the Education Economics Center at Kennesaw State University and Director of the Hybrid Schools Project. He is also the author of Defining Hybrid Homeschools in America: Little Platoons. He describes the explosive growth of hybrid schools in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and explains the unique position that hybrid schools hold between homeschooling and traditional private schools.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Timothy O’Donnell, president of Christendom College in Front Royal, VA. He discusses his upbringing in the Catholic faith, recounts stories from his time studying and living in Rome, and shares insight into the life of a college president. He also shares details for students interested in attending Christendom College.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Randan Steinhauser, founding partner of Steinhauser Strategies and an advocate for school choice who also worked on education reform policy for former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. They discuss the rapid growth of the school choice movement and explain why more and more families are choosing classical education. They also urge voters to support school choice regardless of political affiliation.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Trevor Wright and Arooba Asim. Trevor is the founder of Two Story Books in Statesboro, GA. Arooba is a social media influencer and former co-host and producer of the Anchored podcast. They discuss the need for interpersonal socialization, the lack of public gathering spaces in our built environments, and ways that Gen Z is pushing back against negative aspects of modern society.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Ben Merkle, president of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, ID. He discusses his educational background, his journey to higher education administration, and New Saint Andrews College’s commitment to teaching the liberal arts from a reformed theological perspective.

On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Brad Layland, CEO of the FOCUS Group and author of Turning Donors into Partners: Principles of Fundraising You’ll Actually Enjoy. He is also the founder of Veritas Classical School in St. Augustine, FL. He shares advice for classical school founders to cultivate meaningful relationships, raise capital funds, and prepare their school for success.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by the founder of Christian Halls International, Dr. Nicholas Ellis. Dr. Ellis shares about his unique life experiences, including growing up in the Brazilian Amazon and studying at Oxford University. He also discusses Christian Halls International’s mission to return the responsibility of educational and personal formation of students to local communities across the globe.

On this episode of Anchored, Noah is joined by Jamie Buckland, a homeschooling mother of 16 years and the founder of West Virginia Families United for Education, a grassroots organization that supports school choice for all families. She is also the founder of Appalachian Classical Academy, a hybrid school based in Flat Top, WV. They discuss Jamie’s work to defend educational rights, the rapid expansion of school choice in WV, and how parents can make informed decisions about their children’s education. 

On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Kathy Rabideau and Sara Peterson. Kathy is the Founder of Catholic Schoolhouse, a classical homeschool curriculum and co-op network for Catholic homeschooling families. Sara is the Upper Level Coordinator for Catholic Schoolhouse and Director of the Harford County, MD chapter. They discuss the founding and growth of Catholic Schoolhouse and provide tips for parents interested in home education.