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The Old School

Written by: Dr. Steven Bourgeois and Mr. Ross Miller
  • Summary

  • Dr. Steven Bourgeois and Mr. Ross Miller lead an informal discussion between a current and a former teacher on topics that challenge "best practices" in contemporary education. In keeping with Neil Postman (1979), we support the conserving function of education: “Its aim at all times is to make visible the prevailing biases of a culture and then, by employing whatever philosophies of education are available, to oppose them.”
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Episodes
  • Episode 83: On Buying a House
    Apr 30 2024

    Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller discuss the latter's efforts to buy a house and the issues and complications that often go into such a purchase.

    After enjoying the wit and witticisms of the two hosts on a lighter subject, consider their musings on a much weightier one - the American education system with their 5-star rated book, The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education. Available by Ahart Education and exclusively sold at Amazon.com.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 82: On the Ins and Outs of School Funding
    Apr 14 2024

    Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller welcome back the esteemed Dr. Rick Westfall to discuss how state and federal governments help or don't in the local government's pursuit of a good education. The trio also discuss if there should be changes in how the three levels of government impact or influence the education process.


    If you would enjoy a more detailed look at some of the issues mentioned in this episode and much more, check out our book, The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education. Available through Ahart Education and for sale exclusively through Amazon.

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    53 mins
  • Episode 81: On Profanity
    Mar 27 2024

    Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller step away from their typical Algonquinian conversation to look at and discuss profanity. Not only the changes that has taken place on how and where it is used but its utility as well. The two hosts place profanity within the general context of things that are changing the culture, particularly in comparison to what life and societal standards were like when the hosts were young.


    To go back to the educational, check out our great tome, The Center Cannot Hold: A Critical Look at Contemporary Education through Ahart Education and exclusively available with Amazon.

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    50 mins

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