Episode 543
A History of American Education with Robert Bortins
Aug 19, 2026

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are joined by Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, to discuss how parental involvement is the best indicator of student success. They talk about the history of American education and the variety of educational options that have become available to parents.
Referenced Materials
- Robert Bortins
- Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education, and How We Can Win It Back by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman
- Classical Conversations
- “Homeschooling and the Social Life of Families and Communities”
- VELA Funding
- Reece Report
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 543
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