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 – Texas lawmakers are poised to approve a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom, aiming to honor the nation’s historic moral foundations. Supporters argue the document represents educational and judicial heritage, while critics warn it violates constitutional separation of church and state and face legal challenges in federal court.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Join me for a fascinating conversation with Sara Masarik, founder of Plumfield Library. Discover how she turned her basement collection into a lending library after sensing a calling, and get her top recommendations for authors, websites, and publishers dedicated to devoted young readers. A must-listen for anyone nurturing a love of reading in young children.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Not only are we remembering the men and women who have performed this ultimate act, we are also remembering the idea for which they fought. This idea was first presented to us by Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence, which states that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The DOE has ended the governmental abuse and overreach directed at Christian universities such as Grand Canyon University. The American Principles Project, a conservative think tank, issued a blistering report last November describing disproportionate enforcement actions against Christian colleges and universities…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Exploring humility’s vital role in American classrooms, this piece examines the humble leadership of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin alongside research on intellectual humility. Students embracing humility develop resilient mindsets, welcome challenges, and uphold ethical integrity under pressure, while those lacking it risk giving up or resorting to dishonest shortcuts.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Research Group says public schools in Michigan need more money in order to compete. But is this the answer to public school failure? Indeed, money can fix many problems, but improved education is not one of them. The only thing that can fix poor education is providing a better one. It sounds simplistic, but it’s true…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A recent report from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) is shedding light on the importance of the traditional family unit in America as it relates to education. The study highlights evidence from two nationwide household surveys of parents conducted nearly a quarter of a century apart that demonstrate that family factors are as important as ever, or even more so…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The teaching of social emotional learning aligns perfectly with the UN’s goal of dissolving traditional identity anchors, such as religious teachings, family structures, and cultural norms. The UN’s SDGs seek to reshape education by transforming the way children think about their identities, emotions, and allegiances…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Colorado parents nationwide decry Democrats’ proposal to classify misgendering and deadnaming as coercive control in custody battles. Facing backlash and rewritten legislation, Senate Democrats traded dialogue for derision, insulting Christian Americans. Senator Kolker’s sacrilegious remarks highlight partisan contempt over moral conscience in the gender ideology debate and religious convictions clashed.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Trump Administration his Harvard with another freeze in grants totaling $450 million. DOE Secretary Linda McMahon even told Harvard to stop applying for grants from the federal government because none are forthcoming. “There is a dark problem on Harvard’s campus, and by prioritizing appeasement over accountability, institutional leaders have forfeited the…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Classical education champions teaching history and science through national memory and foundational principles. By emphasizing the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and historical context, students learn to appreciate revolutionary breakthroughs and human endeavor. This approach transcends utilitarian, job-focused models, fostering creative critical thinking, wonder, and engagement in timeless stories of unity.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Undercover journalists asked enough questions to get a TX school district superintendent to spill the beans – that the district was teaching CRT, but not labeling it as such in order to subvert the law. The problem has only worsened, and it’s a microcosm of what the left wants America to become – a place where you say whatever you need to say in…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Anna Jarvis turned her mother’s legacy into a nationwide observance by organizing the first Mother’s Day service in 1908. Her grassroots campaign, proudly symbolized by white carnations, inspired communities, merchants, and lawmakers. Within six years, Congress and President Wilson officially recognized the second Sunday in May, showcasing the power of personal devotion and collective action.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Our elementary Latin teacher returned from Italy captivated by the Sistine Chapel’s soaring beauty, reminding us that humans are drawn to transcendence. Classical Christian education nurtures this innate appreciation through art, music, mathematics and nature, revealing divine proportions like the golden ratio in architecture, DNA helices and sunflowers. Beauty, truth and goodness form a cornerstone.