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 – Classical architecture is meant to convey a sense of elegance and majesty. It’s a product of inspired beauty meant to uplift the spirit, and Trump is inspired to bring it back to the American Capitol. His Executive Order is titled “Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again.” It states that government buildings “should uplift and beautify public spaces…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The good citizens of New York City are on the cusp of electing a Marxist to their highest office. Do they not know that Marxism and Liberty cannot coexist? Marxism despises Liberty and everything she stands for. StopAntisemitism offered its help to New York City residents wanting to relocate over the potential rise of Zohran Mamdani to mayor…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Christianity is experiencing renewed attention in America as more people believe religion is gaining influence in national life. A recent Pew Research Center survey shows rising positivity toward faith’s role in society, even as many feel their beliefs clash with mainstream culture. These shifting attitudes reflect a broader reawakening of spiritual engagement across the nation…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – On today’s show, we cover the benefits of kindness for both the giver and the receiver. The benefits will shock you! From feelings of happiness to feelings of inner warmth to boosting one’s immune system, the effects of kindness are profound.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Administration offered nine universities preferred consideration for federal funding. Seven of the Nine have refused the President’s offer. The compact offers financial incentives such as preferred consideration for federal grants and flexibility in research costs if the schools promise to follow certain guidelines, which include the following…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – It seems that the decrease in satisfaction is mainly coming from Democratic families, as their contentment in public education dropped by 12 points to 42%, which nearly ties 2003’s low for the party at 41%. Naturally, Democrats are dissatisfied with the only thing that will actually save public education: the changes the Trump Administration is…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Oklahoma’s new Superintendent of Education, Lindel Fields, reverses his predecessor’s policy requiring Bibles in public school classrooms. Rejecting Ryan Walters’ directive to integrate biblical teachings into history and literature, Fields signals a shift toward secular instruction as the state considers settling a lawsuit challenging the controversial mandate on religion in education…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Seemingly, the Marxists who have organized this movement have whipped easily manipulated low-information voters into a frenzy of idiocy. Which leads us to the following question: “Who are the people financing this movement?” The Communist Party USA, Young Communist League, Freedom Socialist Party, and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Despite spending billions annually on numerous K–12 programs, the achievement gap is widening, and more high school seniors are performing below the basic benchmark in math and reading than ever before. A super majority of high school seniors in America are not proficient in reading or math, according to the DOE announcement on Sept. 9…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Most states now require civics education for high school graduation, but a few still do not. As Americans struggle to name the three branches of government, new laws and federal grants aim to strengthen civic literacy. Echoing Noah Webster’s call, educators emphasize teaching history, liberty, and government as essential to preserving the American Republic…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Nebraska becomes the first state to join the federal school choice program, offering donors tax credits for supporting scholarship-granting organizations. Governor Jim Pillen says school choice empowers students, while teachers’ unions push back. Despite strong voter support nationwide, North Carolina’s governor vetoes a similar move, sparking renewed debate over education funding and…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Self-mastery is much harder than self-indulgence. The latter has become today’s definition of what it means to pursue happiness. Our society’s current beliefs tend more towards selfishness than self-government. The original intent of this pursuit is no longer understood. Virtue is no longer a part of our education…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Minnesota and California continue to thumb their noses at federal law by allowing men to compete in women’s athletics and further allowing males to use female spaces. “California is on the wrong side of the law and the wrong side of history,” U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said. “Women deserve dignity, respect, and an equal opportunity to compete on their own…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Have the courts become a despotic branch? It would appear so based upon their current treatment of the executive branch. The Supreme Court is set to decide on the authority of the Executive branch in firing high level bureaucrats, but does the Constitution give this authority to the Supreme Court?












































