The Dean’s List

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Growing up in communist Czechoslovakia, Zdenka Alexova experiences a world of fear, control, and suppression. She shares how the Marxist system crushes creativity, silences dissent, and dictates every aspect of life. From government-controlled education to confiscated property, she exposes the harsh realities of collectivism—and the powerful moment when she finally glimpses the light of freedom.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Department of Education is undergoing major changes, with 55 employees placed on leave in what appears to be a DEI-related move. Meanwhile, the agency's blog praises homeschooling as a transformative lifestyle. As Trump follows through on his promise to eliminate DEI, the future of federal education policy is shifting in unexpected ways.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Classical education goes beyond reading great books—it’s a lifelong journey in truth, beauty, and goodness. In a deep conversation with Dr. David Stanton, we explore how it shapes students from Kindergarten through twelfth grade and beyond. Join us as we uncover the true essence of classical education and its lasting impact on learning and life.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Dr. Hutz Hertzberg, Chief Academic Officer at Turning Point Academy, shares insights on the future of education under the Trump Administration. We discuss school choice, vouchers, and the potential private school seat shortage. Plus, we examine government funding, the fate of the Department of Education, and the National Cathedral’s exclusion of Biblical Christianity in its prayer service.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – During my conversation with Dr. Amy Davies of Regent University, one word stands out—mediocrity. Kingdom Education challenges students to rise above it by igniting passion and purpose. Dr. Davies shares how building relationships and connecting learning to a student’s identity fuels excellence. A Kingdom Education empowers students to go beyond the bare minimum and embrace their full potential.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – President Trump’s Executive Order, Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families, sets the stage for major education reform. By directing multiple federal departments to prioritize school choice, it signals a shift toward reducing the Department of Education’s role. This move could reshape funding, empower parents, and redefine the future of American education.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Dr. Owen Anderson is challenging DEI policies at Arizona State University, exposing ideological training that defies state law. His lawsuit and Trump’s Executive Order highlight how universities rebrand DEI to bypass restrictions. While ASU claims compliance, the underlying agenda persists through euphemisms, signaling a broader bureaucratic strategy to maintain DEI principles under new labels.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A new survey reveals that most parents support common-sense reforms in public schools, emphasizing core academics over ideology. Key findings show strong opposition to grading for equity, race-based hiring, and gender identity policies without parental consent. Parents demand greater control over their children’s education, challenging the political agendas shaping today’s classrooms.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Abraham Lincoln emphasized the importance of the rule of law, urging Americans to honor and uphold it for a just society. From immigration policies to defiant school leaders, today’s challenges echo his wisdom. As our nation grapples with leadership and legal adherence, Lincoln’s timeless call for reverence to the Constitution remains profoundly relevant.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A teachers union webinar urged resistance to Trump's immigration policies, highlighting the removal of protections at schools and churches. As public schools reaffirm commitments to equity and inclusion, the debate over DEI ideology intensifies. Federal agencies face scrutiny for circumventing executive orders, showcasing the ongoing clash over education, immigration, and cultural values.