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If students don’t feel safe, it’s much more difficult for them to learn—and that affects all of us. This week on American Classroom, hosts Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland sit down with Vanessa Whitener—mom, educator, and former school board member—to explore the...

What if your student could graduate high school with a college degree already in hand? With dual enrollment, that possibility becomes a reality. In this episode, hosts Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland speak with Dr. E.J. Anderson about how high school students can...

What if your tax dollars could directly support students’ extracurricular programs—at no extra cost to you? In this episode, Rebecca Jennings joins hosts Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland to demystify Arizona’s Extracurricular Activity (ECA) Tax Credit. Learn how...

What sets Master Teachers apart from the rest? In this episode, hosts Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland speak with Kathleen Lopez, principal of Heritage Academy Gateway Campus, to uncover the three defining traits of truly exceptional educators: Building caring...

School funding is too often driven by politics—not by what’s best for students. In this episode, host Jared Taylor speaks with Carolyn Jess about how Heritage Academy is breaking away from government inefficiencies and political agendas. Learn how their innovative,...

As parents, we all want the best for our children—especially when it comes to their education. In today’s rapidly evolving world, alternative pathways to learning have never been more important. In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Lund, principal of Paul Revere...

What makes a teacher truly great? Is it subject expertise, or something deeper—like passion, character, and the ability to inspire? In this episode, host Jared Taylor sits down with Shalisa Arnold and Kim Ellsworth of Heritage Academy to explore the qualities of a...

What happens when a school is founded on liberty, character, and civic responsibility? In this episode, Heritage Academy founder Earl Taylor returns to share the powerful philosophy behind the school’s unique approach to education. Join host Jared Taylor as they...

The Founding Fathers saw education as the key to preserving freedom—so does Heritage Academy. In this episode, host Jared Taylor interviews Heritage Academy founder Earl Taylor to explore the school’s origin story and his pioneering role in Arizona’s charter school...