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    Is your child’s school teaching social justice over facts?

    Host Karen Schoen discusses distorted history education, indoctrination over education, race issues characterized by omission and bias, negative portrayals of patriotism and American values, a shift from individualism to collectivism, promotion of social justice narratives, societal division, control attempts, and erosion of true freedom.

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    enOctober 21, 2024
    What causes concern about education in America?
    How can we improve the current educational system?
    Why is phonics important in teaching reading?
    What are the issues with public school teachers' knowledge?
    What is Presidential Directive 11 and why should it be disclosed?
    • Declining Quality of EducationSolution to America's declining quality of education lies in addressing systemic issues, focusing on core subjects, and empowering educators to teach effectively. Parental vigilance urged.

      Concern about the declining quality of education in America's schools, which hampers students' ability to read, write, and understand math. The issue is not with individual teachers but rather a systemic problem caused by bureaucratic restrictions and a lack of focus on core subjects like history, literature, and math. The solution, according to the expert, involves addressing this flawed system and empowering dedicated educators to teach effectively. The discussion emphasizes the need for parents and grandparents to stay vigilant and proactive in monitoring their children's education.

    • Impact of Progressive EducationThe shift towards progressive education in the 20th century has had lasting negative effects on American education, including a decline in academic rigor, poor reading skills due to lack of phonics emphasis, and perpetuation of social stratification through tracking.

      The shift from classical education towards progressive education in the early 20th century has had lasting and detrimental effects on American education. While the initial intention was to move away from intellectual training and focus more on socialization, this has led to a decline in academic rigor and an increase in leftist indoctrination. The lack of focus on phonics teaching methods, for example, has resulted in poor reading skills among many students. Additionally, the progressive education movement's embrace of IQ testing and tracking, which placed certain students into vocational or academic tracks, created a system that perpetuated social stratification and limited opportunities for those who were not considered academically gifted. Today, this system continues to perpetuate, with many schools focusing more on leftist ideology indoctrination rather than practical vocational training. The solution lies in returning to the basics of education, emphasizing phonics teaching methods and cognitive development, and ensuring that all students have equal access to academic opportunities regardless of their perceived intelligence or socioeconomic background.

    • Individualized Learning for Effective TeachingEffective teaching relies on early phonics instruction, individualized learning based on children's interests, and content-focused teachers for fostering lifelong learners.

      Effective teaching and learning, particularly in reading, relies heavily on the use of phonics and individualized instruction based on a child's interests. The discussion emphasizes that traditional methods of teaching reading, such as memorizing shapes of words or delaying reading education, are counterproductive. Instead, it advocates for teaching children the alphabet, sounds of letters, and combinations early on using phonics. This method encourages self-sufficiency, independent thinking, and lifelong learning. The discussion also points out that many public school teachers lack a deep understanding of the subjects they teach due to an overemphasis on education courses rather than content courses. Consequently, it suggests that teachers should be well-versed in their subject matter before teaching it, as effective communication is based on knowledge and understanding of the subject. Lastly, the discussion criticizes the focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in education as a form of indoctrination rather than uniting and educating all children equitably. Overall, the key takeaway is to prioritize individualized, content-focused learning for effective teaching and fostering lifelong learners.

    • Parental Involvement in EducationActive participation by parents can enhance education quality, help manage large class sizes, prevent leftist indoctrination, and promote change by defunding controversial theories like critical race theory.

      Active parental involvement in public schools can significantly impact the quality of education their children receive. The speaker emphasizes the importance of volunteering to help teachers manage large class sizes and prevent indoctrination with leftist propaganda. He believes that removing funding from schools that teach controversial theories like critical race theory can be an effective way to promote educational change. Additionally, he suggests keeping kids out of public school as a means of withholding financial support from institutions that do not align with one's values. Overall, the speaker advocates for parental involvement and financial accountability in shaping the future of education.

    • Health & PoliticsTWC.health's vitamin B complex with Elkharnitine is endorsed by their medical board for heart health; Frank de Verona shares opinions about geopolitics and the current administration on the show.

      The discussion revolves around a health supplement called TWC.health's vitamin B complex with Elkharnitine, endorsed by their chief medical board for heart health. The host also touches upon the importance of standing up for liberty and justice in today's political climate, as well as encouraging the audience to visit a news site for more information. Frank de Verona, a guest on the show, shares his experiences and opinions on various political topics, including his latest book "The New World Order, Trade in South America and the World," which discusses geopolitical issues. He also speaks critically of the current administration and makes predictions about upcoming elections. Overall, the conversation focuses on health, politics, and personal experiences.

    • Depopulation AgendaSome globalists, like Bill Gates and the Clover of Rome, are accused of intentionally spreading diseases, targeting elderly and unborn, for financial gain through organ trafficking, radicalizing youth, and promoting a narrative where they appear heroic.

      The speaker believes there exists a depopulation agenda driven by certain globalists, including Bill Gates and figures like the Clover of Rome. They claim this agenda involves deliberate actions to spread diseases such as COVID-19, particularly in democratic states, with the goal of killing elderly people and unborn babies for financial gain through organ trafficking. The speaker also suggests that these globalists aim to radicalize young individuals and encourage them to commit violent acts, creating a narrative where they appear heroic by stopping potential assassinations. Lastly, they express concern about the current state of American education, believing that unless we address this issue, our ability to vote in competent leaders will have little impact on the course of events.

    • Education Control & Property Tax ConcernsSpeaker thinks education in democratic states needs control due to concerns over communist indoctrination and gender ideology confusion; also expresses concerns about unfair property tax policies under a potential Democratic candidate and their relationship with an Iranian individual tied to the Islamic regime

      The speaker believes there's a critical need to control education due to concerns about communist indoctrination and gender ideology being taught at an early age in democratic states. The speaker suggests that these issues are detrimental to children, leading to confusion about their sexual identity (in some cases) and promoting Marxism. They propose Trump's plans to address this issue, as his administration would withhold federal funding for schools that teach gender ideology or communism. Additionally, the speaker raises concerns about a Democratic candidate's potential tax policies, which they believe would unfairly affect property owners, especially those who have held their properties for long periods. Furthermore, the speaker mentions a relationship between a Democratic candidate and an Iranian individual with ties to the Islamic regime, questioning why this person is in the country and criticizing the candidate's stance on Islam-related issues. Lastly, the speaker hints at past support from Democratic figures (like Obama) for groups associated with radical Islam or terrorism, suggesting a pattern of pro-Islamist policies among Democrats.

    • Transparency in Government DocumentsCall for disclosure of Presidential Directive 11 and vigilance against indoctrination in schools, emphasizing the role of organizations like Florida Citizens Alliance

      The discussion revolves around Presidential Directive 11 and its significance regarding a document that has not been declassified by Donald Trump. The interviewee, Frank Verona, advocates for this directive to be disclosed to the public through his books available on Amazon. Furthermore, the conversation also emphasizes the importance of staying informed about education policies, particularly to avoid indoctrination in schools and to ensure that our children are learning rather than being brainwashed. The Florida Citizens Alliance is highlighted as an organization that works towards this goal. Overall, the key takeaway is the call for transparency, especially when it comes to critical government documents, and the importance of safeguarding the education of our future generations.

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