“It’s not about guaranteeing the outcomes for your child. It’s about obedience and proper stewardship.”
—Allie Beth Stuckey
Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, recently went on Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey to discuss the state of education in America. During their conversation, they spoke in depth about
- the forgotten history of public education,
- the dangers of school choice policies, and
- the importance of education independence.
If this podcast piqued your interest about what’s really going on in education, Education Independence has the resources to help you learn more!
The Forgotten History of Public Education
“Most people probably have heard of John Dewey and Horace Mann. But actually, there’s someone before that: Robert Owen. And he wanted to abolish the “trinity of evil,” he called it, which was private property, religion, and marriage. . . . So, he tried to do it here with public education.” —Robert Bortins
On the podcast, Robert laid out facts about the history of public education that most Americans are unaware of. From Robert Owen to Horace Mann, John Dewey, and the Frankfurt School, collectivist, anti-Christian ideas have been at the core of public schools.
We have done the digging, so you don’t have to. Here are some extra resources to help you learn more:
- READ The Forgotten History of Public Education
- READ Global Utopia and Government Schools (Robert Owen)
- READ The Hypocritical Public School Evangelist (Horace Mann)
- LISTEN Sweden’s Alarming Tale on School Choice with Alex Newman
The Danger of School Choice Policies
“I believe in choice, and I believe in education. So, what we’re talking about school choice is fundamentally who’s paying for that choice. And when they talk about school choice or universal school choice, the idea is that we are all entitled to tax money (communism), and that we should be able to take that money wherever we want.” —Robert Bortins
School choice is a hot-button issue that many Americans are wrestling with—”to take or not to take school choice money?” During their discussion, Robert offers an alternative perspective from the Republican school choice supporters and the progressive public education supporters—that is, rejecting government funding and choosing education independence!
Are you curious to learn more about how you can choose education independence for your family? Check out these helpful resources:
- READ Government Funding Private Education is Not the Solution
- READ Vouchers, School Choice, and Your Child’s Tuition
- READ Public Education Expansionism: The Result of School Choice
- LISTEN The Dark Origins of School Choice with Lisa Logan
The Importance of Education Independence
“There’s many different ways to pay for education, and we just need to be able to give people a different vision than through taxation and redistribution.” —Robert Bortins
In the face of “free money” and pithy promises made by school choice advocates, remember the first principles that compelled you to stand for independence. Taxation and redistribution is hardly the only solution to the education crisis facing modern America—just ask 18th and 19th century America that was educated almost entirely by private means.
Education is a privilege and a responsibility. Are you curious to learn about the options available to your family? Visit these resources:
- READ Shepherding Your Family’s Learning Journey
- READ Homeschooling Investment Created Three Generations of Wealth
- READ Parents: Equipped by God to be Educators
- LISTEN Public School Exit: Helping Children Families Find Educational Freedom
Helpful Resource: The Classical Conversations GiveSendGo Scholarship Fund
Robert believes that education independence is not only the best choice you can make for your family, but it also works!
CC knows that when families refuse government money, they often still need private financial support. That is why we started the Classical Conversations GiveSendGo Scholarship Fund. Last year alone, we raised 51k dollars and gave it to families in need to help them pay for their education.
To learn how you can contribute in a big or small way to this fund, or how you can apply for a scholarship, visit the CC Scholarship GiveSendGo website!
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