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The Old School

The Old School

By: Dr. Steven Bourgeois and Mr. Ross Miller
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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.”© Ahart Education 2021
Episodes
  • Episode 129: On Oregon
    Jul 19 2025

    In the next installment of our state series, the Old School hosts take a look at Oregon - the home state of Dr. Bourgeois. The hosts take a look at the history, topography and the many cultural factors that make up this wonderful state. The hosts then end while waxing philosophically about what draws Dr. Bourgeois home often and won Mr. Miller's heart on his only trip to the Beaver State - Oregon.

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    58 mins
  • Episode 128: On Summer Plans for Children
    Jul 13 2025

    Your two amicable hosts look into a topic that has plagued parents for centuries - what to do with the kids during the summer break. Since the hosts do not have the great minds of history to lean on, the listener will have to make do with The Old School as they consider and reflect on the various activities kids can partake in - where they are not checking their brain at the door. Not only do they reflect on the old days that so many speak of today and wish for the children of today, but the two also provide a means to explore those options and more.

    During the course of the conversation, Mr. Miller brought up letplay.org.

    Letplay provides resources, ideas and scheduled events for the parent or grandparent of today. It also provides methods to push for greater independence within your child in a world that is increasingly fear-based and ultimately, instills uncertainty and anxiety in children today.

    This episode is sponsored by Ahart Solutions.

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    52 mins
  • Episode 127: On Behind the Scenes of an American School
    Jul 6 2025

    Your two favorite hosts peal back the curtain to unveil the happenings in a school prior to and after the school day - as well as a few things during the day. From custodians, to early birds, administrators and secretaries, the hosts take you through the aspects of a typical day in American education that most people may be unaware of. In doing so, it is hoped that some light is shined on the hard working people that do not get many accolades.

    This episode is sponsored by Ahart Solutions.

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    1 hr and 1 min
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