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 – He strode into the State House still wearing his spurs and declared, “As I believe the voice of my constituents and all of sensible and honest men is in favor of Independence and my own judgment concurs with them, I vote for Independence!” On today’s show I recount the harrowing midnight ride of 80 miles that Caesar Rodney took through a torrential down pour in…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Join me as I explore the growing push for independence in the colonies, the rivalry between John Adams and John Dickinson, and the powerful impact of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense.” Discover how intercepted letters and public debates fuel a historic turning point, leading right up to Richard Henry Lee’s resolution and the dramatic moments that follow…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – John and Samuel Adams were ready to push the idea of independence at the first General Congress in 1774 until they were given a piece of wise advice by Benjamin Rush, another member of the Sons of Liberty. The story of Independence is one of the most important stories we can tell. There is much detail that we’ve either forgotten or simply didn’t know…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The ruling was 6–3, with the three liberal justices — Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson — dissenting in favor of the School Board having more control over what children are learning than parents. Indeed, parents have ALL of the power when it comes to their children’s education. Clearly, Sotomayor does not know what the “essence of public education” is…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The disseminating process takes place through “Communist training and then adopted by labor unions, which in turn influence the Democratic Party.” Loudon says that the “Democratic Party has shifted from being a moderate left party to one that is increasingly implementing Communist policies, a process that has been ongoing for the past 25 to 30 years.”
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, 62% of self-identified Democrats call for fresh leadership, frustrated by current focus on transgender bathroom debates and endless opposition to Trump. Bill Maher urges change after controversies on The View, while dozens of House Democrats sided with Republicans against impeachment. Voters demand new vision — will party heed the warning…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The literacy crisis in America is more than students not being able to read. We are graduating students who are functionally illiterate, meaning they can read but they do not understand what they are reading. The system has destroyed itself by focusing on preserving students’ self-esteem rather than holding them accountable to high standards of excellence…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Louisiana’s law mandating Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms was invalidated by the Fifth Circuit, upholding parents’ First Amendment protections. Judges concluded that mandating religious texts oversteps parental authority in guiding children’s faith. Meanwhile, Governor Greg Abbott approved a similar Texas mandate, likely propelling this debate to the Supreme Court…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Sometimes we want to make the path easy for those coming behind us, but in so doing, we are removing the availability of those lessons that they can only learn when the conditions of hardships are present. Parents who fit this mold used to be called helicopter parents – always hovering over their child to make sure things are perfect…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Supreme Court hands a huge victory to the youth of America by upholding the Tennessee law which bans harmful gender treatment for minors. Tennessee’s law, states that health care providers are prohibited from administering puberty blockers or hormones for the purpose of “enabling a minor to identify with, or live as, a purported identity inconsistent with…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Discover how a classical Christian education emphasizes preserving national memory through rigorous teaching of history and science via foundational texts like the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. Rather than a utilitarian focus on jobs or slavery as centerpiece, students engage with rich historical context, well-told stories, and human-centered scientific inquiry to cultivate accurate…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Marking the 250th anniversary of the Continental Army’s founding, a modern “No Kings” protest gathered old and young alike, but its theatrics fall far short of authentic rebellion. By revisiting the heroism at Bunker Hill and listening to college-age radicals, we expose the divide between genuine revolutionary sacrifice and today’s hollow, overwrought, mock ideological spectacle…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Studying Latin, Greek, and the Bible are no longer part of the public school education in America, although for decades they were. The myriad benefits of studying these subjects can still be found in a Classical Christian Education. We’ll cover the brain benefits of studying Latin and Greek in addition to speaking the languages…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – I invite readers into the timeless conversation of Classical Christian Education, exploring how engaging Great Books forms the soul and builds virtuous character. Drawing on my work at Study the Great Books, I guide homeschool parents and schools in reclaiming noble learning, ensuring students become thoughtful, Godly leaders. Education, to me, is first truly about shaping the heart and…