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Dive into all episodes of American Classroom: Stories of Building a Civil Society. From expert insights to inspiring stories, discover how education shapes character, strengthens communities, and empowers the next generation.

Everything You Do Teaches Something: A Principal’s Survival Guide

Everything You Do Teaches Something: A Principal’s Survival Guide

What happens when hundreds of scholars arrive, the bell is minutes away, and the principal is responsible for everything? In this episode, Jared Taylor talks with Kim Ellsworth and Heidi Udall about the realities of leading a school through uncertainty, competing...

America 250: Why Freedom Still Inspires the World

America 250: Why Freedom Still Inspires the World

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Jared Taylor welcomes returning guest Shane Krauser for a thoughtful discussion about the ideas that shaped the nation and why they still matter today. Drawing from his travels across North America and South America, Shane...

Hardship, Hope, and Escape Velocity with NASA

Hardship, Hope, and Escape Velocity with NASA

Heather Thomas joins American Classroom to share an extraordinary story of perseverance, family, and the power of education to change a life. After a childhood marked by loss and instability, Heather became a mother at 16 and left high school while working long hours...

From Enlightenment to Independence With Dr Wayne Denton

From Enlightenment to Independence With Dr Wayne Denton

Host Jared Taylor welcomes Dr. Wayne Denton of Heritage Academy Mesa for a thoughtful America 250 conversation about the ideas, people, and writings that shaped 1776. Dr. Denton traces the intellectual road to the Declaration of Independence, beginning with Baruch...

Go for It! Lessons from Scholar Council

Go for It! Lessons from Scholar Council

What does meaningful student leadership look like in a school community? In this episode, Jared Taylor visits with the Scholar Council at Heritage Academy’s downtown Mesa campus to hear directly from students about service, teamwork, and civic formation. The scholars...

The Truth About ESAs and Education Freedom

The Truth About ESAs and Education Freedom

What happens when parents are truly in control of their child’s education? In this episode, Jenny Clark breaks down the realities of school choice through her experience as a homeschool mom, advocate, and founder launching a new classical school model. She unpacks how...

Helping Students Discover Their Superpowers

Helping Students Discover Their Superpowers

Workforce development starts long before a first job, and this episode explores how communities can better connect students to real opportunities. Mesa Chamber President Sally Harrison shares how businesses, schools, and families can work together to expose young...

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