Whether it is lowering the bar for a medical degree or removing honors math for eighth graders, the result is the same: the sacrifice of excellence at the altar of ideology.
Thank you. It can't be said enough: this is a civilizational conflict. It's about preserving Western Civilization, the civilization that dragged man out of tribalism. Collectivism, known by many names, is atavistic.
"When schools replace actual education with social justice activism, they are quite literally wiring tribalism and resentment into the developing mind. They are teaching children to see color before character, and power dynamics before humanity. This isn’t just bad teaching; it is unintentional neurological injury to a generation of humans."
And in Gaza, Iran, and elsewhere, they are instilling antisemitism and anti-Americanism. No wonder we have the troubles we have.
Thank you for this incredibly brave and lucid piece. As a parent, I am equally appalled by the shift in our schools. You are exactly right that the rise of anti-Semitism in our classrooms isn't a random flare-up—it is the predictable result of replacing merit and individual dignity with tribalism and group identity. When schools stop teaching children how to think and start telling them what to believe, the 'canary in the coal mine' starts to sing. We cannot remain silent while our children are conditioned to see power dynamics instead of humanity.
This is a great essay. Thank you.
Thank you for your insights, Diana. Unfortunately, they are very true.
“…a battle for the soul of the West.” Yes.
And, brava! Thank you for your clarity and moral courage. It is people like you who will win the day.
Thank you. It can't be said enough: this is a civilizational conflict. It's about preserving Western Civilization, the civilization that dragged man out of tribalism. Collectivism, known by many names, is atavistic.
"When schools replace actual education with social justice activism, they are quite literally wiring tribalism and resentment into the developing mind. They are teaching children to see color before character, and power dynamics before humanity. This isn’t just bad teaching; it is unintentional neurological injury to a generation of humans."
And in Gaza, Iran, and elsewhere, they are instilling antisemitism and anti-Americanism. No wonder we have the troubles we have.
Thank you for this incredibly brave and lucid piece. As a parent, I am equally appalled by the shift in our schools. You are exactly right that the rise of anti-Semitism in our classrooms isn't a random flare-up—it is the predictable result of replacing merit and individual dignity with tribalism and group identity. When schools stop teaching children how to think and start telling them what to believe, the 'canary in the coal mine' starts to sing. We cannot remain silent while our children are conditioned to see power dynamics instead of humanity.