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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.

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...

Teaching 1776 to the Class of 2026 With Earl Taylor

Teaching 1776 to the Class of 2026 With Earl Taylor

As America approaches its 250th birthday, Jared Taylor welcomes his father, educator and Heritage Academy founder Earl Taylor, for a thoughtful conversation on what today’s students must understand about 1776. Drawing on decades in the classroom, Earl explains why the...

Teaching the Holocaust With Empathy and Purpose

Teaching the Holocaust With Empathy and Purpose

Holocaust education is more than a history requirement. It is a lesson in empathy, courage, and moral responsibility. In this episode of the American Classroom Podcast, hosts Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland sit down with Leigh Routman, Executive Director of the...

School Choice Done Right: Finding the Best Fit for Your Child

School Choice Done Right: Finding the Best Fit for Your Child

School Choice Done Right: Finding the Best Fit for Your ChildSchool choice can feel empowering and overwhelming at the same time. Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland welcome Dr. Barbara Duncan and Liz Dreckman to explain how Arizona became a national model and what...

Meet Principal Nelson and the New K5 Campus in Maricopa, AZ

Meet Principal Nelson and the New K5 Campus in Maricopa, AZ

In this episode, listeners meet Principal Tera Nelson, the founding leader of the new Heritage Academy K5 campus in Maricopa, Arizona. She shares her path from military service to early childhood education and now school leadership, highlighting the values that drew...

Graduate High School With a College Degree Through Dual Enrollment

Graduate High School With a College Degree Through Dual Enrollment

Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland welcome Rio Salado College President Kate Smith for a compelling discussion on dual enrollment, equity in education, and the future of learning. Kate reflects on Rio Salado’s mission to meet learners where they are, from high school...

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