The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is one of the most powerful labor unions in the United States, boasting more than 1.7 million members. It is best known as the national voice for public school teachers, but its influence reaches far beyond collective bargaining for salaries or classroom sizes. Under the leadership of Randi Weingarten…
The National Education Association (NEA), Rebecca Pringle, the Democrat Party, and the Battle for the American Mind
When Americans think about education, they often picture classrooms filled with curious young minds, teachers inspiring students, and the promise of a better future forged through learning. But behind the scenes of lesson plans and standardized tests lies a vast and powerful organization that wields enormous influence over what children are taught and how they…
Madalyn Murray O’Hair: Her Activism, Court Battles, Family Legacy, and the Christian Response
Madalyn Murray O’Hair was one of the most infamous atheists in American history. She became a household name in the 1960s after spearheading legal efforts that resulted in the removal of mandatory Bible reading and prayer from public schools. Her confrontational style, profane language, and open contempt for Christianity made her a controversial figure both…
Educate the Child Toward What? Examining the Telos of Modern Education
“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,…
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…
Woke Historical Revisionism – How Neo-Marxists are Rewriting America’s Past to Control its Future
There’s a concerted effort underway in the United States to manipulate the way Americans think about their past, present, and future. It’s not merely about reassessing history with a critical eye—something every honest historian should do. Rather, it’s about rewriting history entirely to impose a radical ideological framework on future generations. That framework is Neo-Marxism,…
School Choice and the Battle for the Minds of American Children
For decades, conservative parents and legislators have sounded the alarm: America’s public school system is no longer a neutral arbiter of education but an ideological battlefield. State-sponsored school choice—whether through education savings accounts (ESAs), charter school access, or voucher programs—has emerged as a critical tool in restoring liberty, excellence, and integrity to the American education…
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…
A Response to John Stevens Letter to the Editor 3/6/2025
A recent letter to the editor by Mr. John Stevens attempts a sweeping rebuttal of my previous commentary on the decline of American education and its detachment from constitutional principles, moral truth, and historical accuracy. While couched in tones of moral superiority, the letter actually reinforces the very crisis I highlighted: the indoctrination and decay…
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…
Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me – Wilfred Reilly Exposes the Left’s War on American History
In his compelling and sharply critical book titled Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America’s School Curricula, political scientist Wilfred Reilly takes aim at the dominant ideologies shaping modern education in the United States. Reilly, known for his earlier works like Hate Crime Hoax and Taboo, continues his mission of…
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…
Are School Board Elections Important? Yes – and More than You Think
I want to encourage conservative voters to carefully consider their choices for school board members in November. Your informed vote counts more than you think. School board elections are difficult due to their non-partisan nature, which allows the possibility of electing individuals that don’t reflect conservative values. Local media interviews are useful to form an…
Why “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” Doesn’t Belong in Our Classrooms
In school districts across the country, a quiet battle is underway over the content of books assigned in classrooms. One recent flashpoint in this broader cultural conflict is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Approved for use in junior-level English classes in some districts, the book has sparked debate—not because…
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…
Indiana House Bill HB1134 or Similar Legislation Requiring Curriculum Transparency in Public Schools should be considered
Indiana legislature is considering HB1134. HB1134 seeks to curb indoctrination of children into woke ideology, primarily through curriculum transparency and limiting classroom conversation on related topics. It’s no secret woke idealogues want to change our nation. Sadly, Biden’s administration supports their efforts. Wokeness is evolved Marxism. White, heterosexual, cisgender (non-transgender) Christian males are viewed as…