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Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education, and How We Can Win It Back
Why are so many parents choosing homeschool? Because government schools have become laboratories for progressive education and Marxist ideology. This urgent exposé by Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, and investigative journalist Alex Newman reveals how public education was systematically corrupted—from John Dewey's progressive education philosophy to today's Critical Race Theory curriculum. In this essential guide for education reform, you'll The historical roots of ideological indoctrination in schools—tracing the path from Marx to modern classrooms Why the homeschool movement is exploding as parents reclaim their children's formation Practical strategies for families pursuing classical education and educational liberty How to raise children who think deeply, speak truthfully, and live virtuously through biblical principles Whether you're exploring school choice, seeking alternatives to woke education, or simply wanting to understand the ideological forces shaping your child's mind, this book provides both the historical understanding and actionable steps for families ready to win back American education. Perfect Parents considering homeschooling, Christian families, classical education advocates, and anyone concerned about parental rights in education.
292 pages, Paperback
Published December 12, 2025
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May 10, 2026
Giving 5stars only because I can’t give it 10! I wish I could put this book into the hands of every parent making educational decisions for their children! I also appreciated that it clearly explained the dangers of the current School Choice movement.
July 12, 2026
This book is basically an argument against school choice because it’s actually an expansion of government education (a.k.a public school) into private and homeschooling education. It frames school choice in a way that I now better understand the concept, political jargon, and outcomes of implementation.
However, the most eye-opening information in this book is the history lesson on our modern education system. Wow! It completely explains the “why” behind most of my questions about the crazy in our country right now and how everything is such a battle. Even if you don’t care about school choice, I highly recommend this book purely for this aspect alone.
However, the most eye-opening information in this book is the history lesson on our modern education system. Wow! It completely explains the “why” behind most of my questions about the crazy in our country right now and how everything is such a battle. Even if you don’t care about school choice, I highly recommend this book purely for this aspect alone.
June 2, 2026
Excellent background on how American schools were established. Great info on school choice, vouchers, and the impact of implementing such policies.
June 30, 2026
Fantastic read! American parents, and especially Christian parents, need to read this book! It gives both critical warnings AND inspiring solutions:
Critical: You'll get an overview of the people and ideologies that created modern public schooling in America.
Inspirational: You'll get acquainted with the history of the homeschool movement and what has made it so successful.
Critical: You'll understand why government-funded schooling has brought us to a point of crisis in the US--and why government-funded solutions will not solve the problem.
Inspirational: You'll learn key principles and read about real-world solutions that can help build an environment in which education is truly independent and free to flourish.
Church leaders and educators ought to read this, too.
Get informed. Get inspired. Reclaim education independence. For our children and our grandchildren.
Edited to add: The Silent War (appendix A), an essay by another individual other than the two authors of the book, contains a lot of helpful information, but it really needed an editor at times. And it made me wish for a bit more documentation of the claims made. Lots of solid information, but a little that leaves me asking more questions before I believe every claim that "x indicates y". It could be *really* good with further editing.
Critical: You'll get an overview of the people and ideologies that created modern public schooling in America.
Inspirational: You'll get acquainted with the history of the homeschool movement and what has made it so successful.
Critical: You'll understand why government-funded schooling has brought us to a point of crisis in the US--and why government-funded solutions will not solve the problem.
Inspirational: You'll learn key principles and read about real-world solutions that can help build an environment in which education is truly independent and free to flourish.
Church leaders and educators ought to read this, too.
Get informed. Get inspired. Reclaim education independence. For our children and our grandchildren.
Edited to add: The Silent War (appendix A), an essay by another individual other than the two authors of the book, contains a lot of helpful information, but it really needed an editor at times. And it made me wish for a bit more documentation of the claims made. Lots of solid information, but a little that leaves me asking more questions before I believe every claim that "x indicates y". It could be *really* good with further editing.
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