Public Schools Are Failing to Educate America’s Children
The Education Crisis
Our Nation's Report Card, a U.S. government report, discloses that only about one in three young Americans can read at a proficient level.
Many students have not learned traditional classical education skills such as reading, writing, mathematics, logic, history, heritage, and an understanding of America’s founding principles.
Classical education teaches students how to think, not what to think. This article highlights educational concerns, resources, and videos that encourage families to become more involved in helping children receive a worthy education.
Bridge the Break in Education
Help Students Cross from Confusion to Clarity
Brett Pike, founder and president of Classical Learner, will join internationally renowned educator and author Alex Newman and Andrew Muller, national speaker on America’s founding values, at the Bridge the Break in Education series beginning in Jacksonville on July 18, 2026.
Learn About Bridge the BreakFeatured Educational Videos
The following short videos present examples and viewpoints about public school failures and the need for stronger education rooted in logic, civics, and classical learning.
Public School Grading Systems Have Changed
Example of changes in school grading systems.
Watch VideoPublic Schools Fail to Teach Logical Thinkers
Why logic and reasoning matter in education.
Watch VideoKnowing Their Rights
A short video about how students learn, or fail to learn, their rights.
Watch VideoHow Public Schools Set Boys Up to Fail
A discussion about boys, school structure, and learning challenges.
Watch VideoPublic School System Designed to Fail
A short video addressing systemic concerns in public education.
Watch VideoThe Secret Agenda Every Parent Makes With Public Schools
A parental perspective on school expectations and responsibility.
Watch VideoParticipation Trophies
A short discussion on participation trophies and cultural expectations.
Watch VideoWhy Families Matter
Families cannot leave education entirely to public schools. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and extended family can help children receive the classical education they deserve.
Teach in Spare Time
Just as many grandparents and ancestors educated younger generations, families can share approved classical education books, videos, and materials with children in their spare time.
Choose Worthy Resources
Classical education providers and many homeschool providers offer recommended books, videos, and curriculum to help children gain logic, heritage, history, and founding principles.
Classical Learner
Brett Pike is the founder and president of Classical Learner, Classical Learner Publishing, author of Cubs to Bears books, and creator of the Homeschools Connected curriculum.
Classical Learner is one example of a provider offering resources that help families introduce classical education into children’s lives.
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