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 – Parents continue to lose faith in American public education as satisfaction survey reaches a new low. Gallup’s Megan Brenan wrote in a news release that “Only about one-quarter of Americans think K-12 schools are headed in the right direction, while just one in five rate them as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ at preparing students for today’s jobs, and one in three say the same for college.”
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A national report card reveals historic lows in student achievement as most high school seniors fall below proficiency in reading and math. The Department of Education warns of a widening achievement gap despite billions spent on K–12 programs. Twelfth-graders show troubling trends, with many unable to grasp core concepts in literacy, mathematics, and scientific reasoning…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In the sweltering heat of Philadelphia, delegates clash over the fate of a young nation. Tempers flare, unity seems impossible—until Benjamin Franklin rises. His call for prayer shifts the tone, inspiring hope and conciliation. What follows lays the foundation for the Constitution, a lasting reminder that wisdom, faith, and perseverance shape America’s enduring experiment…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A praise report from TPUSA shows explosive growth after Charlie Kirk’s martyrdom. Producer Andrew Kolvet reveals more than 32,000 new chapter requests in just days, sparking hope across America’s campuses. From Fox & Friends to students nationwide, many see Kirk’s legacy fueling a youth movement that carries his vision forward with passion and purpose…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The world responds to the assassination of Charlie Kirk with two opposing forces: love and hate. Vigils rise across America as people honor his faith, family, and devotion to truth. A young woman experiences spiritual awakening through scripture, inspired by his legacy. Light shines in darkness as love overcomes hate, reflecting enduring American and Christian values…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Aristotle believed that Literature was art. Just as creating a piece of music or a beautiful painting is considered artistic, so are literary creations. Musical composers have eight notes from which to choose when creating musical scores, and painters have three primary colors from which to choose when blending colors to create beautiful artwork. Likewise, writers and storytellers have a…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Research at MIT Shows that the long term effects of using AI to write essays may clearly out weight the short term benefits of saving time. The results are alarming: 83% of the ChatGPT group couldn’t recall a single sentence, even though they had written it just minutes before. Researchers referred to this as AI-induced amnesia…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Founding Fathers understood pursuing happiness to mean self-mastery, self-reliance, self-improvement, and most importantly, self-government. To them it was a virtue, and they believed without virtue self-government could not exist. The original intent of this pursuit is no longer understood. Deep reading and deep thinking are no longer required in…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – CA legislator says “The SAFE Act will inform and protect immigrant students and their families on school campuses.” Meanwhile, CA refuses to allow schools to notify parents about their children’s sexual identity. If Governor Newsom signs the bill, he will be partaking in the California legislature in stupidly blazing a trail of encouraging students not to follow the…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Sen Tim Kaine found it “extremely troubling” to hear a nominee for a federal post cite the Declaration of Independence, which claims that our rights are given by God, not governments. Kaine supposed that only a theocratic government — such as the one in Iran — would attribute the source of rights to God rather than the law. “The notion that rights don’t…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that a South Carolina school must allow a transgender student to use the boys’ bathroom despite state law requiring separation by sex. The decision cites Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause, sparking pushback from state officials who argue the law protects privacy, safety, and dignity in schools…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A The moral of the equitable grading story is that students get a grade for not doing any work while school districts flout empty numbers to make themselves look good. Many teachers have expressed their frustration with this Marxist way of measuring the ability of their students. Seventy-one percent of the teachers surveyed stated that grading policies should…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A new Fordham Foundation report uncovers how equitable grading spreads across public schools, reshaping how students are measured. Teachers voice frustration as policies remove late penalties, allow unlimited retakes, and prevent failing grades below 50%. Supporters claim it boosts test scores and graduation rates, while critics warn it lowers expectations and reflects Marxist influence…
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services directs state agencies to remove references to gender ideology from educational programs within 60 days. Noncompliance risks losing PREP funding. Officials argue federal grants must reflect congressional intent, not ideological agendas, as debates intensify over pronouns, diversity lessons, and the role of government in shaping youth education…















































