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.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Policymakers do not stop to consider the mass exodus from public schools because of the educational product the public schools are delivering. Instead, they blame the exodus on the other educational options with which parents are presented, and policymakers attempt to bring those options into their orbital jurisdiction…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Leftists have complained about the firing of the superintendent and the parental bill of rights as “shocking proposals brought to every board meeting in 2023,” which they say includes an attempt to censor libraries. In their push to reclaim the power within this school district, the left has mounted a recall campaign. Parents in the Orange Unified School District who want to maintain parental control…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Join us in celebrating Michigan’s remarkable history as we commemorate its admission into the union on January 26, 1837. Discover the tale of the ‘Toledo War,’ a battle between Michigan and Ohio, mirroring the determination and tenacity of Americans throughout history. Explore how this spirit resonates today as doctors advocate for better psychiatric care, seeking justice for children and families in the medical community.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – HB24-1039 would require school officials to address students by their preferred name rather than their given name. Colorado progressives continue to make laws destroying the educational system while parents pull their students in search of a meaningful education. Over 100 schools in CO have witnessed a mass exodus of at least 20% of their enrollment…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A billionaire hedge fund manager and a respected award-winning author both agree that as long as the Harvard Board members, including Chair Penny Pritzker, remain in their seats, DEI is alive and well at Woke Harvard. Who thought we would ever be referring to America’s most vaunted university as a throw-away can of beer?
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – I delve into the alarming trend of declining enrollment in public schools since 2020. Examining cases from Oregon to Arizona, I reveal significant drops in student numbers, especially in elementary schools. I also critique current educational strategies and the shift away from traditional, foundational education, highlighting the growing disconnection between grades and actual learning.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Illinois House Bill 4343 raises serious concerns, calling for mandatory mental health screenings in schools. Meanwhile, Texas grapples with First Amendment challenges over the READER Act. In California, teachers face removal over gender identity policies. These events signal a worrying trend in education, law, and cultural norms, prompting a critical examination of current public school systems…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In a recent seminar by the National Council of Teachers of English, a new educational approach was proposed, emphasizing disrupting classroom hierarchies and focusing on consumerism and economic injustice. This shift raises questions about its real-time effects, as seen in incidents involving students from Jewish and Muslim backgrounds, highlighting potential issues in current teaching…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – This is the very group Webster warned us about, and they currently occupy the seat of our government. If they aren’t successful in putting the Constitution through the shredder, they’ll try their hand at raising a generation unable to read it while simultaneously complaining about capitalism. We must do what Webster suggested in 1852: “We must strengthen ourselves, and gird up our loins with new resolution…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Cuban and other proponents of DEI claim it will fix the systemic racism that lies at the root of this country. Pastor Brooks says, “What Cuban doesn’t realize from his post is that the systemic racism that my community faces is not white supremacy but post-60s liberalism.” This is precisely what American eyes are opening up to . . . the destruction of American society, no matter the color, via liberal policies…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Goff didn’t take the bait to swing at his former team. His comments sound a lot like G.K. Chesterton, who said, “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves which is behind him.” The Detroit Lions hadn’t won a playoff game in 32 years, and I compare their recent playoff victory over the Los Angeles Rams to the current situation America finds herself in…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – “When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men – yes, black men as well as white men – would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” MLK wrote…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Congratulations, America, on our victories in Pennsylvania and Ohio! We’ve shown our strength in protecting our history and influencing political decisions. Our unified voice saved the William Penn statue and influenced the Ohio House’s decision to override Governor DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68. As we uncover hidden agendas and defend our values, let’s remain vigilant and committed to our…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – I highlight Cincinnati Classical Academy’s success amidst progressive criticism. Ranked top in Ohio for early literacy, this K-6th charter school disproves baseless accusations by thriving. The Network for Public Education’s complaints contrast with our outstanding achievements. Emphasizing classical education, we demonstrate its superiority in the current educational landscape, defying…