Commentary When I was in college, I read a book by George Gilder, one of the wisest thinkers of the last half-century, titled “Naked Nomads,” which had a deep impact on me. It was about single men and all the pathologies associated with them. For example, Gilder drove home the point that the biggest factor…
Tips for Teaching Kids About Patriotism
Patriotism is defined as a love for or a devotion to one’s country. Exhibiting patriotism in the home honors our courageous Founding Fathers and all of the patriots who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. Sharing patriotism with your children also lays the foundation for future generations to appreciate what our nation represents. You…
With the University-Model, Parents Are Pivotal Partners in Their Children’s Education
As a new school year gets underway, many parents are reevaluating the education options for their children. What is the best learning environment for them? What is best for you as the parent or caregiver? Do you want to spend more time with them as they learn? What values would you like them to embrace?…
Why College Prices Have Spiraled
August 31, 2022
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Commentary With the Biden administration’s announcement this week that it would continue the moratorium on student loan payments through the beginning of next year and will forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt per student, student loan forgiveness is at the top of the current political agenda. Meanwhile, there’s little talk about bringing the cost of…
‘Appletons’ School Readers’: An Alternative to Educational Malaise
A little more than a century ago, education in America followed a very different vision than it does today. A few years back, I encountered a vintage relic in a used bookstore that, for a mere $6, opened my eyes to how much we have lost. “Appletons’ Fifth Reader” is the last volume in a…
Good Reading Is the Cure for Gullibility
The other day, a friend of mine posted on social media a picture of her three children, sitting in the living room, each with a nose in a book. She was having a proud mom moment, noting that she couldn’t believe the day had finally come when all her children were able to read on…
Texas Conservatives Mobilize Against New Social Curriculum Adding Gender, LGBT and CRT Ideology
August 29, 2022
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Texas conservatives are revolting over proposed State Board of Education changes that will eliminate teaching the U.S. Constitution and founding principles in some grade levels while including ideologies on white supremacy, LBGT pride, and gender. Parent groups and conservative groups have mobilized to attend a public hearing at the Texas State Board of Education in…
Free University for 10,000 Nurses, Midwives in Australian State of Victoria
More than 10,000 budding nurses and midwives will have their university degrees paid off in full to ease workforce pressures on the Australia’s state of Victoria’s stretched health system. The nurses and midwives will be recruited and trained for free from next year as part of a A$270 million (US$186 million) initiative announced by the…
From Western Traditions to Political Indoctrination: A Cultural History of Education
August 26, 2022
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Commentary Parts 1 and 2 of this series can be read here and here. Over the 19th century, Enlightenment rationalism gradually diminished the influence of the Christian worldview. Separation of church and state led naturally to the development of public schools and the disconnection of education from traditional religious influence. This was especially the case in…
Fathers Are Essential to Educating Children
Commentary In recent years, America has seen parents fighting back against the indoctrination of their children in public schools. School board members have been ousted from their positions, and bills combating the influence of political ideology in classrooms have been signed into law. Teachers unions longstanding monopolization of education policy looks like it could finally be coming…
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