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.
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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 – Progressive candidates regain ground in local school board races across multiple states, signaling a shift after years of conservative momentum. Backed by powerful teachers unions, the left capitalizes on issues such as school safety and funding while voter fatigue and declining parental engagement reshape education politics at the local level…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Education policy groups advocate for major reforms in K–12 math instruction but is it too little, too late? The sudden panic appears to be over bad publicity from the latest national Report Card, rather than the report card itself. Math scores have been in decline for years, but the latest report “indicates that most public high school seniors earn diplomas without being…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Lincoln described America as the last best hope of earth, and Representative Salazar (R-FL) further made it known by denouncing the horrors of Communism. The resolution condemns Socialism as an ideology which “necessitates a concentration of power that has, time and time again, collapsed into communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Guided by providence, the Pilgrims’ journey to the New World unfolds through persecution, hardship, and divine intervention. From a disabled printing press to violent Atlantic storms, each trial reshapes their destiny, leading to the creation of self-government through the Mayflower Compact and a revolutionary shift in how authority and liberty are understood…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Facing religious persecution under Elizabeth I and James I, English separatists risked imprisonment, betrayal, and exile to follow their faith. Led by figures like William Brewster, they endured trials, failed escapes, and family separations before finally reaching Holland, setting the stage for a daring journey to the New World…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Bloody Mary and the Virgin Queen shape Tudor England through fear, religious coercion, and absolute authority. Though divided by faith, both queens enforce conformity through imprisonment, execution, and law. Their shared legacy of civil and religious tyranny helps drive dissenters, including the Pilgrims, toward exile in search of freedom…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – I explore the world the Pilgrims grow up in, shaped by Europe’s sweeping changes. Martin Luther challenges church practices, igniting the Reformation, while King Henry VIII clashes with the Catholic Church and creates a new religious order. A culture of tyranny rises in England, setting the stage for the Pilgrims’ pursuit of freedom…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Just 80 minutes a day of social media consumption is proving to be detrimental to the cognitive abilities of pre-teens. The researchers further noted that the “analysis found that both low and high increases in social media use throughout early adolescence were significantly associated with lower performance in specific aspects of cognitive function.”
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – According to a Frenchman in 1782, an American is someone who understand economic principles of labor and reward. He foregoes useless labor and “has passed to toils of a very different nature, rewarded by ample subsistence.” Perhaps the citizens of NYC should read Letters from an American Farmer, because, with a Communist in charge…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Debate over school choice intensifies as Democrats move to influence how tax credits and scholarship-granting organizations operate. Former Obama officials praise the model while urging states to regulate distribution to align with their values. Critics warn this shifts power away from parents and deepens ideological battles over education quality, transparency, and student priorities and…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Parents shape their children’s behavior and identity through everyday modeling. By narrating actions and emotions, adults help young people connect behaviors with values, forming an inner voice that guides them. Simple moments of patience, kindness, and emotional regulation create powerful lessons that support healthy development and lasting character. These daily choices build trust…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The research statistics show that parents are slowly being removed from a position of importance in the child’s life. The assault on the family structure is real and profound. Rubacek states the reason for this is “Because when you divide a child from their parents — emotionally, ideologically, or physically — you make them vulnerable…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In the decision, Judge Eric Earl Murphy stated that while biological pronouns are being hotly debated, the speech of students should not be compelled to align with either side. Schools cannot force children to pick a side on gender identity & speak accordingly. We won today, but more importantly, the First Amendment triumphed…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Tommy Schultz highlights growing nationwide support for school choice as new polling shows most voters—and especially parents—favor giving families access to education options. He explains how the federal tax credit program empowers states and citizens to fund scholarships through donations, making school choice a winning issue embraced by governors and backed across party lines…













































