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The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – “Early exposure to screens carries developmental and cognitive risks. Screen use in early life is linked to poorer language outcomes,” the advisory states, pointing to research that found that children who used screens more had poorer language skills. The advisory further states that excessive screen time has been linked to inferior educational and health...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – From Captain James Lawrence’s final command to Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory on Lake Erie, “Don’t give up the ship” echoes into modern education. Classical schools grow as families embrace faith, Western thought, phonics, rhetoric, and moral formation, proving perseverance still shapes America’s classrooms and the enduring pursuit of wisdom today...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Two overlooked Virginia signers, Thomas Nelson Jr. and George Wythe, reveal how sacrifice, courage, learning, and virtue sustain liberty. Their lives call schools, families, and churches to form citizens who choose duty over comfort and understand that freedom depends on character as much as knowledge, law, and public service today...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Washington’s farewell address offers a timely warning about national unity, political division, foreign entanglements, and the indispensable role of religion and morality in public life. His words challenge Americans to reconsider the foundations of liberty, education, and civic responsibility while reflecting on how far the nation has drifted morally today...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Under the Trump Administration, the federal government is pushing for a renewal of civics education. Education Secretary Linda McMahon commended the student participants. “To all of the students showing off their knowledge of our amazing nation and leaving their mark celebrating our Semiquincentennial, you’ve earned a big round of...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In an attempt to motivate the graduating class of 2026, Schmidt told them they have the power to shape how AI develops, a claim which was also met by laughter and boos. When Schmidt realized he was losing the students over their trepidation about AI, he resorted to buzzwords such as “diversity” and “immigrant.” But the students were not buying what he...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Princeton’s Honor Code faces upheaval as widespread cheating exposes a deeper failure in modern education. Rather than blaming AI, the problem points to missing lessons in honor, character, virtue, and self-discipline. America’s founding examples remind schools that integrity must be taught and modeled again before trust in students disappears completely...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Even if the DOE were abolished tomorrow,” Brooks states, “The ideological orientation of American schooling would remain intact.” The reason for this is that the engines of indoctrination do not originate at the Federal level. The real problem in education is not federal management at the DOE level but ideological capture at the...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Freedom Foundation is a policy organization that has been assisting state legislators with these measures as well as helping teachers opt out of union membership. The foundation notes that it has helped more than 272,535 teachers in red and blue states to opt out of union membership, including more than 50,000 in 2025 alone...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – AG Paxton is investigating dozens of Texas school districts to confirm compliance with Ten Commandments in the classrooms and school boards creating a time for student prayer throughout the school day. One Texas mom is suing the Houston Independent School District (HISD) relating to graphic sexuality that is available in the school library...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – One mom was removed from a Houston School Board meeting for reading explicit material from a library book, while several school districts in IL are under investigation for promoting sexual ideology. In the complaint, Wallace states the school district violated her First Amendment Rights by removing her from the public gathering because of the...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Lyman Hall’s stand in St. John’s Parish shows how courage begins in small duties. As Georgia hesitates, one parish chooses conviction and helps draw a colony toward independence. From a mother’s steady labor to classrooms that form virtue, freedom depends on families, teachers, and citizens who stand, teach, and love...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Progressives like John Dewey criticized the founders for considering principles in the Declaration of Independence as timeless truths. In his view, the ideas in the Declaration were only relevant to their era, not binding on future generations. A few weeks ago, Justice Clarence Thomas was giving a speech at the University of Texas, marking the 250th anniversary of...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Both our Constitution and religious beliefs have been under assault for decades by many who stand opposed to American values and virtues. Because it’s these two elements that are at the heart of American exceptionalism. Victor Davis Hanson expounds accurately on American exceptionalism - what made it and what will destroy it...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – AFL called it a “historic victory” in the fight to hold school districts accountable to parents. America First Legal (AFL), attorneys on behalf of the mother, said the district school’s policy had required schools to address students by their preferred pronouns, name, and gender; permit them to use whichever bathroom they wanted; and allow them to...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In a razor thin 9–8 vote, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit confirmed Texas Senate Bill 10, overturning the lower-court injunctions that had barred the 2025 law from taking effect. The ACLU lamented the decision. “We are extremely disappointed in today’s decision. The Court’s ruling goes against fundamental First Amendment principles and...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Ranking as Gen Z's 5th most common scholarship discovery source, TikTok has become part of many students' regular college financial planning routine. TikTok even ranked as Gen Z's 5th most common source for scholarship discovery. The report also discovered that not everything on TikTok is all it's cracked up to be...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A published study found that individuals who “ruminated on anger-inducing events experienced stronger and longer-lasting anger, more negative thoughts, and heightened stress responses.” Rumination can prolong the body’s stress response, “keeping cortisol levels elevated for longer periods and increasing inflammatory markers.” Over time, this...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Chicago schools face a growing standoff as the superintendent insists classrooms remain open on May 1 while the Chicago Teachers Union pushes for a walkout. Parents, officials, and Brandon Johnson weigh in, raising concerns about lost learning time, childcare challenges, and the broader political tensions shaping education decisions in the city...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in school every morning is out of fashion, but at our own peril. In schools across the country, teachers are preparing their students to walk out of class on May 1 to protest our nation’s laws regarding border enforcement. The Sunrise Movement is one of the organizations behind the planned walkout and has...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Texas education officials advance a controversial required reading list that includes the Bible and classic works, sparking debate among teachers and policymakers. Supporters cite cultural literacy and historical context, while critics warn of impractical workloads and legal risks, as the State Board of Education prepares for a final vote in June...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Act would require schools to issue two books per semester, or four per academic year, to be read by students in grades 6 through 12. Researchers at Emory University have discovered something phenomenal about your brain. After one reads a novel, there are particular changes taking place in regions of the brain that linger...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A debate unfolds over embracing artificial intelligence in classrooms as a path to global competitiveness. While proponents highlight innovation and digital literacy, critics argue students lack foundational skills needed for critical thinking. The tension raises questions about whether technology enhances education or distracts from essential early learning development...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Discover how Connecticut’s four signers—Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, and Oliver Wolcott—stand firmly for independence. Explore their convictions, influence, and roles in shaping the Declaration of Independence, as well as contemporary perspectives from fellow patriots who recognize their unwavering commitment to breaking from British rule and securing...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Many of us don’t realize that we are in a daily fight for our souls. How easy it is for us to get caught up in the drama of the world around us, including the celebrity drama, the political drama, and the constant pressure to take sides in the world around us. Americans have access to as much wisdom as we can possibly ingest. Yet, how is our soul care?

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – I take you into a fierce Rhode Island rivalry between Stephen Hopkins and Samuel Ward, tracing their legal battles, political clashes, and rise to the Continental Congress. This story reveals how personal conflict shaped colonial leadership and influenced the path toward American independence in a fascinating and often overlooked chapter...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Supreme Court delivers an 8–1 ruling affirming First Amendment protections for therapists, striking down a Colorado law restricting certain counseling practices. Justices emphasize free speech and viewpoint neutrality, while dissent warns of harmful consequences. The decision reshapes ongoing legal battles over conversion therapy laws nationwide and sparks intense debate...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A seven-week digital detox transforms one man’s brain and daily life. From monastery silence to Amish labor and family reintegration, the journey reveals sharper memory, deeper conversations, and renewed wonder. Brain scans suggest dramatic cognitive changes, raising powerful questions about screen dependence and the hidden impact of constant digital stimulation...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found tech giants liable for damages in the millions based on what they knew about their apps and what they hid from the public. Social media giants should be worried that this case offers the first blueprint for how to argue such claims—and for what damages might be sought...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – I bring students into a moment of curiosity and uncover the overlooked courage of Robert Morris and Charles Willing. I show how their fortunes fueled the Revolution, revealing that liberty depends not only on bold leaders, but on quiet sacrifice, character, and a willingness to risk everything for a greater cause...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Justice Samuel Alito acknowledged the possibility of fraud when “a big stash of ballots” that arrives late “radically” flips an election. Alito further lamented the move away from Election Day to something more susceptible to wide-scale fraud. “We’re moving in this direction,“ Alito stated. ”We don’t have Election Day anymore. We have election month, or we have election months.”

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The twelve-year-olds with smartphones were 31% more likely to show symptoms of depression, 40% more likely to be obese, and 62% more likely to get insufficient sleep. Among the group of kids who did not have a smartphone at 12, but later acquired one over the next year, the results were similar. These kids were more likely to report serious...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – New research tracks children from infancy to adolescence, revealing how early screen exposure may reshape brain development, slow decision-making, and increase anxiety risk. Findings highlight infancy as a critical window and show how simple parental interactions, like reading together, can help offset potential long-term cognitive and emotional impacts...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Research shows increased connectivity in various regions of the brain long after you’ve read a book. This demonstrates not only the importance of reading, but also what we are reading. Reading books causes persistent changes in resting-state connectivity of the brain was published in the journal Brain Connectivity...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – What’s troubling about this report is that these children were not in school during the closures of the pandemic period in 2020 and 2021, yet their academic struggles mirror those of older students who experienced those disruptions earlier in their elementary school careers. It’s almost as if these students are meeting lowered...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – New research finds school choice programs strengthen public schools by driving competition and improving academic outcomes. A Florida-based analysis shows significantly higher gains for students compared to increased funding alone, suggesting policy design and incentives play a critical role in boosting performance and delivering stronger returns on education investment...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In 1776, New Hampshire stands at a crossroads. After its Royal Governor flees and tensions with Britain intensify, local leaders debate loyalty, reconciliation, and independence. Delegates work to persuade their constituents that breaking from Britain may be the only path forward in the growing struggle for American liberty...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The letter follows troubling reports of states removing children when parents declined to support their child's self-identification as another sex. “Surely we can all agree: No state can be allowed to rip children from their parents’ arms and transition them to a new gender against the parents’ will,” Trump stated during his SOTU.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Supreme Court has blocked California policy that prohibits school personnel from informing parents when students request changes to their gender identity at school. SCOTUS states that “The State argues that its policies advance a compelling interest in student safety and privacy. But those policies cut out the primary protectors of children’s best interests: their parents.”

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Judge Giles said that the measure, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, likely violates First Amendment free speech protections for minors and adults. She further stated the law didn’t go far enough by exempting addictive interactive gaming from coverage. While Virginia contends the law is a reasonable response to...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the Home School Graduation Recognition Act, legislation designed to ensure homeschool graduates are recognized as high school graduates for federal student aid. Supporters say the measure will prevent discrimination in employment, trade schools, and colleges while affirming equal treatment for homeschool students nationwide...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – As the push for independence intensifies in 1776, Pennsylvania’s delegation stands divided. Benjamin Franklin’s influence begins to shift opinions as James Wilson and John Morton reconsider their stance. A dramatic series of votes ultimately changes Pennsylvania’s position, helping tip the balance toward independence and shaping the outcome of the Continental Congress decision...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A Utah State School Board member urges parents to withdraw their children from public schools, citing dysfunction, ideological indoctrination, and declining academic performance. The discussion explores why the system continues to fail and argues that classical education, moral formation, and engaged parents offer a path toward restoring meaningful learning for future generations...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A landmark Supreme Court victory forces Montgomery County to pay $1.5 million to parents denied the right to opt their children out of LGBT story time. The ruling affirms parental authority and religious freedom, declaring that public education cannot override deeply held faith-based convictions and values...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Fifth Circuit overturns earlier rulings blocking Louisiana’s Ten Commandments classroom law, declaring the challenge premature while a concurring judge argues the statute is constitutional on the merits. The decision revisits First Amendment precedent, religious history, and the role of faith in education and governance...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Only 17% of black students met third-grade reading proficiency levels, with Native American students only reaching 17.6% and Pacific Islanders coming in lower at 16.7%. As for graduation rates, 79.4% of black students received high school diplomas, while only 73.7% of Latino students and 61.5% of Native American students graduated...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – As homeschooling rises, families embrace the freedom to turn travel into meaningful learning experiences. Parents report stronger grades, deeper curiosity, and closer family bonds as children attend online classes from anywhere. Flexible, mobile education reshapes how families explore the world while staying academically on track throughout the year...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Sixty-seven percent (67%) of teachers said they have had to correct or “un-teach” misinformation from online videos with 49% of teachers saying they’ve had to correct or “un-teach” the information more than once. With students demanding more edutainment, how will teachers be able to keep their classrooms from looking like a content-creator studio on YouTube?

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Americans should be concerned at the thought of any foreign nation pumping millions of dollars into our education system. It’s concerning that McMahon noted there is “funding from countries and entities that are involved in activities that threaten America’s national security.” How long has this been going on? Why have we been allowing it?

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – While MN flounders in confused ideology, leaving their families and students with no hope for an academic future, TX is lighting the way with Education Freedom Accounts to begin in the fall of 2026. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy concurred, stating the federal government “will not look the other way” on this matter...