The Dean’s List

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...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Cracker Barrel CEO, Julie Felss Masino, appeared on “Good Morning America” where she told host Michael Strahan that she “actually happened to be in Orlando last week with all of our managers – we bring them together once every other year – and the number one question that I got asked, Michael, was, How can I get a remodel?...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A federal judge blocks Texas from requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, challenging a new law signed by Governor Greg Abbott. The ruling questions historical tradition and raises constitutional concerns, setting the stage for a possible Supreme Court review. The case spotlights tensions between education, faith, and free speech in American classrooms...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Discover three untold details of the Battle of Long Island as Washington’s outmanned army faces overwhelming odds on the banks of the East River. Filled with faith, fortitude, and hope, this powerful story reveals forgotten virtues and lessons that every classroom should embrace. Step into history and experience the magnitude of America’s fight for survival...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Trump administration halts $12 million in federal funding for California’s sex education program, citing gender ideology concerns. HHS officials say California refuses to comply with federal law by promoting transgender content. Tennessee’s Supreme Court victory sparks nationwide debate as states reassess youth programs, fueling broader cultural and political battles over education, morality...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Parents face growing concerns as schools defy federal law on Title IX, pushing policies that allow boys in girls’ sports and facilities. Despite the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, states and districts resist compliance, sparking lawsuits and national debate. Families must remain vigilant to ensure education systems respect law, protect children, and uphold fairness in schools...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Math anxiety has been on the rise for decades and a recent parent survey shows they are worried about the effects it is having on their children. Could Math Therapy be the solution? But what if Math were taught from the perspective of beauty, would that change things?