“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 “There is no God and there is no soul. Hence, there are no needs for the props of traditional religion.” — John Dewey, A Common Faith (1934) Introduction: What Are We…
The Disastrous Legacy of John Dewey on American Education: A Christian Appraisal
The transformation of American public education over the past century owes much to one man: John Dewey. Hailed by many as the “father of modern education,” Dewey’s influence reshaped classrooms from centers of classical learning into instruments of social conditioning. While progressives credit him with democratizing education, a Christian evaluation exposes a more troubling legacy—one…
Long March Through the Institutions – Infiltration of Education
The institution of education, once devoted to the pursuit of truth and the development of virtue, has been hijacked by ideological revolutionaries. No longer merely a place to impart knowledge, the modern educational system—from K-12 to the university level—has become the chief mechanism for indoctrinating future generations with radical political worldviews. This ideological subversion, often…
The 1619 Project – A Conservative Critique
In 2019, The New York Times Magazine launched the 1619 Project under the direction of journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. It boldly claimed that the United States was not truly founded in 1776, but in 1619—the year African slaves were first brought to the British colonies. Reframing American history through the lens of slavery and systemic racism,…
Howard Zinn and the Poisoned Legacy of A People’s History of the United States
Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States has been hailed by leftist intellectuals and Hollywood elites as a masterpiece of American history. To others—particularly conservative Christians, classical liberals, and anti-Communist patriots—it is a dangerous revisionist work filled with distortions, ideological propaganda, and deliberate omissions. Few books have had as profound a cultural impact…
SB287 and the Myth of Neutral Education – Why Party Affiliation on School Ballots Is a Victory for Transparency and Parental Rights
The recent passage of Senate Bill 287 by the Indiana General Assembly marks a pivotal moment in the battle for transparency and local control in public education. The law allows school board candidates to declare their political party affiliation on ballots—a seemingly simple measure, but one that strikes at the heart of a deeply entrenched…
Unmasking Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) – What’s Really Being Taught in Public Schools
Across the United States, parents are waking up to the unsettling realities of “Comprehensive Sex Education” (CSE). Often marketed as a modern, science-based curriculum aimed at promoting safety and inclusivity, CSE goes far beyond the traditional “birds and bees” talk. Under the surface, it is saturated with radical gender ideology, graphic content, and postmodern distortions…
How Teachers’ Unions Became a Corrupting Force in American Public Education
For decades, teachers’ unions have presented themselves as guardians of public education—defenders of teachers’ rights, champions of classroom safety, and protectors of the noble vocation of teaching. But behind this façade lies a complex web of political activism, legal obstruction, and ideological subversion that has steadily undermined the quality of public education in the United…
Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? Debunking Ten Myths and Reclaiming the Truth
The question of whether the United States was founded as a Christian nation is one of the most hotly contested issues in contemporary cultural and political debates. Progressives and secularists assert that America was founded as a secular republic where religion was to remain a private matter with no bearing on public life. Many Christians,…
Faith, Evolution, and the Classroom – a Battle for Truth in American Education
The American public school system has long been a battleground for competing worldviews, particularly when it comes to the origin of life, the nature of truth, and the role of God in human history. Behind every textbook and every curriculum decision lies an underlying philosophy—one that shapes not only what is taught but what is…
Public Education and the Rise of Ideological Indoctrination
Some of my friends and acquaintances in the public education system believe that my assessments of their colleagues are too pessimistic. Others quietly affirm what I’ve observed. This letter is for those who think I’ve been too critical. Let me begin with my own memories of school. I went through K–12 primarily in the 1970s…
Wokeness is a State Sanctioned Cult Facilitated by Public Schools
A former educator and teacher union president has directed several accusations towards my position on wokeness and education. Given his background and rudeness, I have no expectation of honesty from him and won’t address him. It is not surprising Democrats and current/former educators associated with teacher unions have issues with my letters. A hit dog…