I appreciated Mark Bauerlein’s recent essay “System’s Failure” (November 2023) on some of the many flaws in “systemic bias.” There is, however, a much easier way to dismiss the whole enterprise out of hand: when proponents are unwilling to start with the government’s K–12 education . . . . Continue Reading »
Teresa Mull joins joins the podcast to discuss her new book Woke-Proof Your Life: A Handbook on Escaping Modern, Political Madness and Shielding Yourself and Your Family by Living a More Self-Sufficient, Fulfilling Life. Continue Reading »
The critical pedagogists' cherished goal of liberation through education, emblazoned in the sky by Guevara and implanted in the soul by Freire, might finally be within reach. Continue Reading »
Classical education is not a fad: It’s been around for thousands of years and sets up students for academic, professional, and spiritual success. Continue Reading »
Lance Izumi joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Great Parent Revolt: How Parents and Grassroots Leaders Are Fighting Critical Race Theory in America's Schools. Continue Reading »
First Things asked several experts in higher education to reflect on the Florida experiment and offer suggestions for maximizing the impact of the reforms. Read their responses here. Continue Reading »
Stanley Kurtz joins the podcast to discuss three recent National Review articles on the AP's African studies program, the AP's marxist teachers guide, the College Board's ultimate capitulation. Continue Reading »
“The Augustine School Statement on Social Theory” is a helpful guide to navigating some of the harmful ideologies and social theories of our day.
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On this episode, Sheri Few joins the podcast to discuss the state of public education in America and the nationwide coalition U.S. Parents Involved In Education. Continue Reading »
Stanley Kurtz joins the podcast to discuss how the federal government manipulates state-level education requirements, drawing from Kurtz's recent National Review article “Bogus ‘Civics' Bill Will Push CRT on States.” Continue Reading »
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