**Previously Recorded by Phyllis Schlafly** Most Americans think that the purpose of public schools is to educate all citizens with basic knowledge and skills so they can meet the challenges of life and reach the maximum of their potential. But a … [Read more...] about What’s the Purpose of Public Schools?
We Must Decentralize Education
The idea of what education is truly for has been debated for centuries. In the 17th century, English poet John Milton described education as a way to “repair the ruins of our first parents by regaining to know God aright,” and from that knowledge to … [Read more...] about We Must Decentralize Education
Christian Colleges Are Closing
Last year, several Christian colleges announced major changes or closures, highlighting the serious challenges that face not only small Christian schools but all of higher education in America. Trinity Christian College in Illinois, which has served … [Read more...] about Christian Colleges Are Closing
Ten Commandments Coming Back to Public Schools
Featured photo by Office of the Attorney General of Texas. Public Domain. A lively oral argument filled the en banc courtroom of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Tuesday afternoon in New Orleans, to address this simple question: … [Read more...] about Ten Commandments Coming Back to Public Schools
Federal Law Should Protect Parents’ Rights
Photo by Vidal Balielo Jr. **Previously Recorded by Phyllis Schlafly** Public schools have been taking over many responsibilities traditionally in the domain of parents such as providing meals, health care, and pre-kindergarten services. … [Read more...] about Federal Law Should Protect Parents’ Rights
Warning to School Boards: You’re Next
A recent article in our Education Reporter highlighted many concerning reactions to the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City. His victory carries many broad political implications. Following the election, a widely viewed post on the … [Read more...] about Warning to School Boards: You’re Next
Revisionist History Alive & Well in U.S. Schools
Photo by Jim. CC BY-SA 2.0 Schools across the United States are once again at the center of a debate over how history and civics are taught. A recent article in our Education Reporter highlights concerns about a set of classroom materials … [Read more...] about Revisionist History Alive & Well in U.S. Schools
How Celebrities Hijacked American Culture
Photo by Ekaterina Belinskaya. **Previously Recorded by Phyllis Schlafly** What do these people have in common: Walter Duranty, Herbert Matthews, Margaret Mead, Alfred Kinsey, Rachel Carson, Charles Darwin, Alex Haley, Rigoberta Menchu, … [Read more...] about How Celebrities Hijacked American Culture
Stopping the Seduction of Socialism
One of the most striking trends of the last few election cycles is that many younger Americans are embracing socialist ideas — not just as a policy preference, but as a worldview. Recent surveys show that a large majority of adults under 30 now … [Read more...] about Stopping the Seduction of Socialism
‘Ethnic Studies’ Takes Another Radical Turn in Minnesota
Featured Across the country, parents may think Critical Race Theory is gone from classrooms, but it’s only changed names. In Minnesota, it’s been reborn as “Ethnic Studies,” a softer label for the same divisive, Marxist-inspired ideology. … [Read more...] about ‘Ethnic Studies’ Takes Another Radical Turn in Minnesota
