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 – Justice Samuel Alito acknowledged the possibility of fraud when “a big stash of ballots” that arrives late “radically” flips an election. Alito further lamented the move away from Election Day to something more susceptible to wide-scale fraud. “We’re moving in this direction,“ Alito stated. ”We don’t have Election Day anymore. We have election month, or we have election months.”
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The twelve-year-olds with smartphones were 31% more likely to show symptoms of depression, 40% more likely to be obese, and 62% more likely to get insufficient sleep. Among the group of kids who did not have a smartphone at 12, but later acquired one over the next year, the results were similar. These kids were more likely to report serious…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – New research tracks children from infancy to adolescence, revealing how early screen exposure may reshape brain development, slow decision-making, and increase anxiety risk. Findings highlight infancy as a critical window and show how simple parental interactions, like reading together, can help offset potential long-term cognitive and emotional impacts…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Research shows increased connectivity in various regions of the brain long after you’ve read a book. This demonstrates not only the importance of reading, but also what we are reading. Reading books causes persistent changes in resting-state connectivity of the brain was published in the journal Brain Connectivity…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – What’s troubling about this report is that these children were not in school during the closures of the pandemic period in 2020 and 2021, yet their academic struggles mirror those of older students who experienced those disruptions earlier in their elementary school careers. It’s almost as if these students are meeting lowered…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – New research finds school choice programs strengthen public schools by driving competition and improving academic outcomes. A Florida-based analysis shows significantly higher gains for students compared to increased funding alone, suggesting policy design and incentives play a critical role in boosting performance and delivering stronger returns on education investment…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In 1776, New Hampshire stands at a crossroads. After its Royal Governor flees and tensions with Britain intensify, local leaders debate loyalty, reconciliation, and independence. Delegates work to persuade their constituents that breaking from Britain may be the only path forward in the growing struggle for American liberty…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The letter follows troubling reports of states removing children when parents declined to support their child’s self-identification as another sex. “Surely we can all agree: No state can be allowed to rip children from their parents’ arms and transition them to a new gender against the parents’ will,” Trump stated during his SOTU.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Supreme Court has blocked California policy that prohibits school personnel from informing parents when students request changes to their gender identity at school. SCOTUS states that “The State argues that its policies advance a compelling interest in student safety and privacy. But those policies cut out the primary protectors of children’s best interests: their parents.”
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Judge Giles said that the measure, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, likely violates First Amendment free speech protections for minors and adults. She further stated the law didn’t go far enough by exempting addictive interactive gaming from coverage. While Virginia contends the law is a reasonable response to…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the Home School Graduation Recognition Act, legislation designed to ensure homeschool graduates are recognized as high school graduates for federal student aid. Supporters say the measure will prevent discrimination in employment, trade schools, and colleges while affirming equal treatment for homeschool students nationwide…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – As the push for independence intensifies in 1776, Pennsylvania’s delegation stands divided. Benjamin Franklin’s influence begins to shift opinions as James Wilson and John Morton reconsider their stance. A dramatic series of votes ultimately changes Pennsylvania’s position, helping tip the balance toward independence and shaping the outcome of the Continental Congress decision…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A Utah State School Board member urges parents to withdraw their children from public schools, citing dysfunction, ideological indoctrination, and declining academic performance. The discussion explores why the system continues to fail and argues that classical education, moral formation, and engaged parents offer a path toward restoring meaningful learning for future generations…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A landmark Supreme Court victory forces Montgomery County to pay $1.5 million to parents denied the right to opt their children out of LGBT story time. The ruling affirms parental authority and religious freedom, declaring that public education cannot override deeply held faith-based convictions and values…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Fifth Circuit overturns earlier rulings blocking Louisiana’s Ten Commandments classroom law, declaring the challenge premature while a concurring judge argues the statute is constitutional on the merits. The decision revisits First Amendment precedent, religious history, and the role of faith in education and governance…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Only 17% of black students met third-grade reading proficiency levels, with Native American students only reaching 17.6% and Pacific Islanders coming in lower at 16.7%. As for graduation rates, 79.4% of black students received high school diplomas, while only 73.7% of Latino students and 61.5% of Native American students graduated…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – As homeschooling rises, families embrace the freedom to turn travel into meaningful learning experiences. Parents report stronger grades, deeper curiosity, and closer family bonds as children attend online classes from anywhere. Flexible, mobile education reshapes how families explore the world while staying academically on track throughout the year…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Sixty-seven percent (67%) of teachers said they have had to correct or “un-teach” misinformation from online videos with 49% of teachers saying they’ve had to correct or “un-teach” the information more than once. With students demanding more edutainment, how will teachers be able to keep their classrooms from looking like a content-creator studio on YouTube?
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Americans should be concerned at the thought of any foreign nation pumping millions of dollars into our education system. It’s concerning that McMahon noted there is “funding from countries and entities that are involved in activities that threaten America’s national security.” How long has this been going on? Why have we been allowing it?
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – While MN flounders in confused ideology, leaving their families and students with no hope for an academic future, TX is lighting the way with Education Freedom Accounts to begin in the fall of 2026. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy concurred, stating the federal government “will not look the other way” on this matter…






















































