The Dean’s List

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – America First Legal exposes documents showing the Biden White House and DOJ coordinating to target parents protesting school policies on bathrooms and critical race theory. Internal dissent within the DOJ highlights the lack of federal authority, raising concerns about constitutional rights and political motives behind these actions. Will those responsible for this federal overreach face...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Supreme Court approves the Trump Administration’s move to lay off 1,400 Department of Education employees, overturning a previous court order to rehire them. While critics argue this could dismantle the department, officials insist vital work continues—including an ongoing investigation into undisclosed foreign funding at the University of Michigan. The future of federal education oversight...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Northwest Ordinance stands as a revolutionary milestone in American history. I explore how it establishes equality for new states, bans slavery, protects religious freedom, and promotes public education. Its visionary framework ensures liberty and sets a precedent for statehood, reminding us of the founding principles that continue to shape our nation’s commitment to justice and opportunity...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In this piece, I explore why humility should be central to American education. Using examples from history and recent research, I highlight how intellectual humility supports academic success and personal growth. Discover why teaching and modeling humility can help students embrace challenges, persist through failure, and build stronger character for life both inside and outside the...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In a powerful conversation with Dr. Jon Morey, I reflect on Samuel Adams’ call to “renovate the age” through education, civic virtue, and self-governance. Drawing inspiration from history, I explore how loving God, neighbor, country, and self are essential for a thriving Republic. Join me as I share the values that can restore America’s foundation.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Like a true Marxist, Shaheed talks in “educated” circles in order to confuse her audience. She’s ultimately upset over the Trump Administration’s decreasing federal oversight over education. “The loss of federal oversight could deepen inequities, harm marginalized students and undermine social mobility,” Shaheed whined...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Michigan public schools face serious challenges due to years of underinvestment, according to EdTrust-Midwest. I argue that while increased funding helps, real improvement comes from delivering a richer, virtue-based curriculum. True educational progress requires targeted resources and a focus on what’s being taught, not just how much is spent. Michigan’s students deserve a stronger...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Why is George Washington’s heroic stand at the Battle of Monongahela no longer found in American history textbooks? I explore this forgotten moment from the French and Indian War, highlighting Washington’s leadership, survival against all odds, and faith in Providence. Discover why such a pivotal story in our nation’s past quietly disappears from modern education...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Higher education is struggling, but Turning Point Academy’s “Prep Year” offers a refreshing solution. Rooted in the study of the Great Books, the Bible, and America’s founding documents, this unique year equips students with wisdom, virtue, and a strong foundation for life. Discover how the Prep Year prepares the next generation for leadership and purposeful living...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – UPenn finally bans men from women’s sports, marking a victory for fairness and common sense. Reflecting on Benjamin Franklin’s vision for education and virtue, I see this as a step back toward sanity and integrity in women’s athletics. The fight isn’t over, but this policy change offers hope for the future of our Republic and its youth...