The Dean’s List

The Dean’s List


Why the Founding Fathers made virtue key to education

July 24, 2025

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Founding Fathers emphasize virtue and morality as the core of education in a growing nation. Drawing on the wisdom of Webster, Rush, Jefferson, and Washington, I explore why they viewed character as essential for true learning. Discover how their timeless principles continue to shape the purpose and power of education in America today...