The Dean’s List
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On October 4, 1790, Samuel Adams sat down to write a letter to his cousin, John Adams, who was vice president of the United States. Samuel Adams stated: “Let patriots unite their endeavors to renovate the age, by . . . educating their sons and daughters in the fear of the Lord . . . love of their country and . . . the art of self-government.”
The word renovate means “To renew; to restore to the first state, or a good state, after decay, destruction or depravation.” It may seem surprising to us that Adams expressed the need to renovate the age, being as it was, such an early time in our nation’s existence. Is it possible he felt the teachings of the Fear of the Lord, Love of Country, and the Art of Self-Government were entering a state of decay?
Ronald Reagan stated, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” Could it be that EVERY generation needs to Renovate the Age? The Dean’s List is a show resolved to Renovate the Age by shining the light of truth on the decaying American education system while also shining the light of hope for parents and grandparents who will endeavor to reclaim ownership of their children’s and grandchildren’s education.


America Out Loud Network © – The Dean’s List is a show resolved to Renovate the Age by shining the light of truth on the decaying American education system while also shining the light of hope for parents and grandparents.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Are we graduating students who can’t read or write? A recent lawsuit filed by a Connecticut student from Hartford Public High School makes that very claim. Nationally, roughly 70 percent of 8th-grade students are not proficient in mathematics, writing, or reading comprehension. Unless the education system goes through a complete overhaul, America will continue to suffer…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Want to boost brain function and protect your heart? Dr. Kyozo Ishikawa’s “1, 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000” regimen offers simple daily habits to enhance longevity and well-being. From reading and laughter to deep breathing, writing, and walking, these steps can improve cognitive function and cardiovascular health. Start small and build up for lasting benefits!
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The cesspool of destructive, racist ideology had its headwaters at the DOE. Our teachers were being trained in racism so they could then pass it along to our students while the training was being funded by our tax dollars. The valuable funding the Department provides can continue under various other departments, while the DOE itself is abolished along with its spending on…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – During a meeting with all 50 governors, Trump questioned Maine’s Governor on complying with his Executive Order banning men from women’s sports. After a tense exchange over federal law, she vowed to see him in court. Trump welcomed the challenge, warning her political career may be over. The battle over cultural and legal authority continues.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – I explore in detail a letter Jefferson wrote just a little over a year before his death to a young Thomas Jefferson Smith at the behest of the young man’s father. The letter is full of great advice which Jefferson lists in top ten fashion. He lists number one as “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” He lists number ten as “When angry, count ten, before you speak; if very angry, an hundred.”
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Once upon a time CBS feigned embarrassment over fake news stories. They even “fired” Dan Rather because of it. Those days are gone. CBS News is not a news outlet. While we’ve known this for a while, someone may be learning it for the first time. Henrik Isben stated that the pillars of society are the “spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom.” CBS News stands for neither…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In Keltner’s study, not a single person mentioned their technology as a source of awe or how many likes and followers they have on social media. No one was awestruck by their new clothes, cars, or bank accounts. Keltner states, “Awe occurs in a realm separate from the mundane world of materialism, money, acquisition, and status signaling — a realm beyond the profane that many call the sacred.”
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – President Trump has recently noted how American education is last in the world. The Nation’s Report Card continues to detail the lack of improvement in reading, writing, mathematics, and history. All of this has happened under the watchful eye of the Department of Education. “The federal experiment in education has failed. It is time for an act of restoration.”
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – They’ve been getting away with toxically indoctrinating their students with the false premise that the United States is built upon “systemic and structural racism” and advanced discriminatory policies and practices for decades. They’ve pulled it off successfully because they’ve cloaked it under the heading of diversity, equity, and inclusion…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Aristotle taught that virtues like courage are learned by doing, not by teaching. True courage isn’t redefining reality to fit an agenda—it’s standing up for truth. Riley Gaines exemplified this by challenging injustice in women’s sports. Young people need real role models, as courage is only learned through action, not mere instruction.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen –The NEA wants to eliminate all barriers to teaching because that increases their number of dues-paying members, and when that’s your mission, student learning and quality control really aren’t priorities at all and so that’s a concern, for sure.” Eliminating the test will only further dumb down American students…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Democrats are outraged as Elon Musk exposes government waste and fraud, aligning with Trump’s vision for accountability. Truth is taking center stage, from banning men in women’s sports to protecting parental rights. As the Left resists, America embraces a course correction—restoring fairness, dignity, and reality in society. The battle for truth is on!
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – On Inauguration Day, President Trump signed an executive order to remove gender ideology from federal policy, reinforcing biological truth. The order bans men from women’s spaces and sports, revoking funds from non-compliant schools. Some states, like Michigan, are resisting, citing civil rights laws. The battle over fairness, safety, and truth continues.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The true purpose of education is to shape a child’s character and mind. As parents seek alternatives to modern schooling, many are turning to classical Christian education. Jacob Allee explains how this approach fosters virtue, wisdom, and a love for truth, helping students discover their God-given purpose and live with clarity and conviction.