August 11, 2026
The Cultural Revolution Is in Full Swing
It’s no secret that socialism is advancing in the U.S. The latest development in this ominous trend occurred on August 4, when Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive backed by democratic socialists, defeated the establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
August 11, 2026
The Current Status of American Schools
As we head into the new school year, what follows is a brief assessment of the sorry state of public education and what parents can do about it.
July 21, 2026
NEA Same Old, Same Old
Earlier this month, the National Education Association, the country’s largest union, held its annual meeting in Denver.
Latest Education Podcasts from Heartland
Ill Literacy: Books with Benson
Ill Literacy, Episode 182: Measuring the Man (Guest: Jonathan W. White)
November 27, 2025
Ill Literacy: Books with Benson
Ill Literacy, Episode 181: From Dakota to Dixie (Guest: Jonathan W. White)
September 3, 2025
Ill Literacy: Books with Benson
Ill Literacy, Episode 180: An Abundance of Caution (Guest: David Zweig)
August 5, 2025
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