While Emily Bute isn’t a mom yet, she has already made one decision for her future kids: she will not be sending them to public school.
As a special education teacher in the public school system herself, she said she has seen first hand how the ‘system does not address the needs’ of children.
Bute, based in Oahu, Hawaii, recently went viral on TikTok after she broke down all the reasons why she has decided that she will homeschool her kids when she has them. Continue reading
I was conversing with an 80-year-old neighbor recently who taught and coached for decades in public schools in New York City and here in Virginia. When I mentioned having taught seminars in literature, history, and Latin to homeschoolers, he instantly brought up socialization, a word I’ve heard linked to homeschoolers since my wife and I began educating our oldest child at home 40 years ago.
“Homeschoolers shouldn’t go to public school when they get older,” he said, and I’m paraphrasing. “They’ve missed out on socialization. They’ve been with their moms, and then they’re put into school where there’s bullying and cursing. It even starts in kindergarten now around here, from what friends tell me. They’re just not equipped socially to handle that.”
As I’ve done on many other occasions, I defended homeschoolers against this supposed lack of social skills, pointing out that while they spend part of their days with their mothers or fathers and siblings, they also had friends, interacted with various adults, and participated in activities outside the home, like ballet, soccer, seminars like mine, and dual-enrollment classes at the community college.
But what I wanted to do was burst out laughing. Why on earth would any parent want their children “socialized” in a culture of bullying and obscenities? Continue reading
Over the past sixty years, there has been a significant shift, in how historians perceive President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In a survey conducted in 1962, Eisenhower was ranked 22nd among Presidents, considered just an average leader, comparable to Chester A. Arthur, and slightly superior to Andrew Johnson. However, by the 1980s, his standing had risen to 11th place, and by 1994, he had climbed to 8th. This position has remained consistent, as evidenced by current polls of presidential historians. Among Presidents who served in the last 75 years, he was surpassed in ranking only by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. So, who was the real Dwight D. Eisenhower? Continue reading
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford
Into the chilled October night four figures cut through the dark. Over the railroad tracks, down the dirt streets, past the preserved homes and the silent shops, they quietly made their way to a group of buildings just ahead.
The short elderly man in the middle seemed to be the center of their concern. As the group ascended the stairs inside the long wooden building one man held his arm in assistance. At the top of the stairs another helped him out of his coat. The third led him to a seat at the end of a long work bench.
In front of his chair there had been erected a plank of wood about six feet high and six inches across. On it were tubes and wires running from the top to the floor. A glass globe lay on the workbench.
The old man paused for a moment, brushed the lock of white hair from his eyes and began to work. One of the men assisted as the other two watched with smiles and intensity for the work being completed. Continue reading
It is taken, in many cases, to be fact that the reason the Constitutional Convention was called and that the Constitution was ratified was because of the failure of the Articles of Confederation system. The folks at Heritage have made their position clear:
The first plan the Framers tried after declaring independence was called the Articles of Confederation. The government that the Articles created failed because it was too weak to coordinate national policy among states with different priorities. Continue reading
Across the country, teachers are sounding the alarm about a new kind of gap in the classroom: kids who can code on a tablet but cannot tie their shoes, write a legible sentence, or remember their own phone number. The viral stories are piling up, and so is the parental anxiety, as families realize these “basic” skills are not guaranteed anymore. Underneath the panic is a harder question, though, about what schools and homes are actually prioritizing in 2026. Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father, believed money could not bring lasting happiness. His life showed that desire grows with wealth, not contentment. Franklin, from modest beginnings, achieved great influence through self-education and public service. He established institutions and made scientific discoveries. His focus was on purpose, learning, and self-control, not accumulation. This perspective remains relevant today. Continue reading
Continental Currency, One Sixth of a Dollar
Due to wartime inflation of bills of credit (“Continentals”) during the American war for independence and the predictable economic effects, an old American colloquialism developed, “not worth a Continental” (although this phrase may have come about much later than the Revolutionary era). This article argues that Continentals only temporarily retained some value largely because of an initial promise of future redemption in gold and silver – a monetary “bait-and-switch.” (Additionally, interventions such as legal tender laws and the acceptance of paper money for tax payments may have offered some temporary support, but these measures were secondary to – and ultimately dependent upon – the original expectation of redemption in gold or silver).
This poses a significant problem for Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Rather than demonstrating chartalism or a state’s ability to impose money on a people via a combination of legal tender laws and acceptance of their tokens in tax settlement, it demonstrates that the Continentals were only perceived as valuable because they were linked to gold and silver and carried explicit promises of future redemption in specie and were burned to avoid other problems. Continue reading
Some conservatives are now bending over backwards to try to justify their calls for more federal intervention in local law enforcement around the nation. This has been problematic for many because some of these people also have pretended to be in favor of decentralization, local control, and a strict reading of the Constitution when it suits them.
But now that the actual respect for the Tenth Amendment and the federalism built into the Constitution for the moment favors left-wing protestors and rioters, the Right is now attempting to come up with reasons why the federal government should be called in to solve our problems after all. Continue reading
Group of students studying in classroom writing notes during lesson.
From high school students juggling deadlines to professionals retraining for new careers, one truth remains: learning isn’t just about time spent studying — it’s about how your mind works while doing it. Psychology, the science of human behavior and mental processes, offers powerful tools to help you learn more effectively, stay motivated, and retain knowledge for the long term. When applied deliberately, principles of motivation, memory, and stress management can radically transform not just how you study, but how you grow. Continue reading
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Once upon a time, December was filled with Christmas pageants and programs, many of which took place in the local school auditorium. At the very least, such programs were filled with Christmas carols spelling out the story of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem; many of them – like the one depicted in the 1941 film, “Penny Serenade” – even acted out that story, complete with Mary, Joseph, and the angels. (Watch the movie Below! ~ Editor)
School Christmas programs still take place today … but often only under the generic title of “Holiday Concerts.” Gone are the renditions of “Silent Night” and “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.” Continue reading
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The evolution of education over the past few decades has been profound. What was once standard curriculum for many students has now faded into memory, replaced by digital devices and tech-centric approaches.
But as we move further into the digital age, it’s worth asking: have we sacrificed some crucial life skills in the process? Let’s explore four key lessons that Baby Boomers were taught in school — skills that today’s students often miss out on. Continue reading
Get your children OUT of the System – NOW – and keep them OUT!
When most people hear that my siblings and I graduated high school years ahead of normal, scored high on state-standardized tests, and attended top colleges and universities, they generally assume our schooling was extremely strict, long, and arduous.
Our schooling was challenging, but it was never impossible. In fact, I realized only years later how shocking it was that I never recall spending more than two hours a day on schoolwork until high school. Even then, I hardly ever worked on homework during evenings or weekends.
Thus, it boggles my mind how teachers find work for children as young as six or seven years old to do from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Continue reading
“For money, some men will allow the innocent to hang. They will turn traitor… they will lie, cheat, steal and they will kill. They appear brilliant, charming and generous! But they are deadly! Such are men as Dimitrios.”
Americans, living in what is called the richest nation on earth, seem always to be short of money. Wives are working in unprecedented numbers, husbands hope for overtime hours to earn more, or take part-time jobs evenings and weekends, children look for odd jobs for spending money, the family debt climbs higher, and psychologists say one of the biggest causes of family quarrels and breakups is “arguments over money.” Much of this trouble can be traced to our present “debt-money” system. Continue reading
Jean Marie Joseph Bove’s depiction of Lafayette returning to the U.S. The caption says, ‘A great man belongs to the whole universe.’ Blancheteau Collection/Cornell University Library via Wikimedia Commons
America is nearing the 250th anniversary of its revolutionary birth, the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, will mark a milestone – and a time for reflection.
As fascination with America’s founding endures, controversy colors how the revolution is taught across the United States. From contested efforts by The New York Times “1619 Project” to put slavery at the center of America’s story, to attempts to limit teaching about race and racism, partisanship surrounds the teaching of American history. Anniversaries can inspire public passion, but they can also open old wounds. Continue reading
Students attending American public schools are struggling. Test scores from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), released this year, indicate that 33% of 8th graders – a greater percentage than ever before – are reading at the “below basic” level.
Additionally, only 22% of high school seniors are proficient or above in math, down from 24% in 2019, and only 35% are proficient in reading – the lowest score since NAEP began in 1969 – down from 37% in 2019. Also, a record-high percentage scored at “below basic” levels in both math and reading compared to all previous assessments.
Parents across the country, especially in big cities, have become aware of the problem and are removing their children. Continue reading
When you think of Hollywood’s Golden Age, you probably conjure images of glamorous actresses walking the red carpet and lighting up the silver screen with their charm, looks, and talent. You most likely wouldn’t think that any of them were pioneering inventors who ushered in the age of global communication.
Hedy Lamarr was one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. Many consider her to be a film icon, and she was called the most beautiful woman in the world. But behind her appearance, acting talent, and international fame was the mind of a brilliant inventor whose efforts laid the foundation for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and modern wireless networks.
While her contributions weren’t recognized in her lifetime, she is now celebrated for her brilliance and stands as evidence that genius doesn’t have to look a certain way. Continue reading
It took a 100 years for them to destroy his monopoly laws. That’s why we only have 2 or 3 technological companies controlling the internet right now. Because our government destroys the monopoly laws so that they could do that. They’ve been given special permission to do it just like the sports teams have been given special permission to ignore the monopoly laws. ~ Tony Moore
The Parks’ general store, tucked in the pines on Route 66, has been a staple in the community of about 1,500 people since 1906.
PARKS, AZ — A 1906 general store was on the brink of closing on Route 66 in Arizona until a family stepped in to save it.
Stepping into the Parks Old Route 66 Store feels like stepping back in time. Not only for its 50s theme and location on the Mother Road, but also because the store itself is 20 years older than Route 66.
NOTE: Consider this a follow up to our recent post of the video and story of Old Route 66 that we published last week. And there is more to this story. Stay Tuned. ~ Jeffrey Bennett, Editor Continue reading