Woke and Weaponized:
How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education,
And How We Can Win It Back
A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.
“Woke and Weaponized is one of the most important books you’ll read this year.”
— Heidi St. John,
Bestselling author, speaker,
and host of The Heidi St. John Podcast
“Government schools were designed from their inception to undermine faith, family, and freedom.”
What You’ll Learn
In this book, you’ll discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence.
- The Historical Foundation: How progressive educators undermined the classical, Christian education model that made America literate and morally grounded
- The Current Deception: Why government involvement in education fails and how “reform” efforts lead to the same disappointing results
- The Path Forward: Proven alternatives that allow families to provide excellent education while maintaining their values and independence
- Expert Insights: Appendices by Dr. Joshua S. Pierson, DDS and Rachael Jensen, plus a foreword by Dr. Ben Merkle, president of New Saint Andrews College
Available on Amazon, shipping in January
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“Bortins and Newman pull no punches. They expose how collectivist forces hijacked the American education system to erode our liberties through the minds of our children. They don’t just diagnose the problem – they provide a plan to push back through faith, family, and true educational freedom. If you’re a parent, read this book and learn how you can take back your child’s education.”
—Shawn Ryan, Former Navy SEAL
and host of The Shawn Ryan Show
Before government seized control of education, the American republic boasted one of the most literate, intellectually vibrant, and morally grounded populations in history. The systematic destruction began with progressive reformers who deliberately designed government schools to dismantle traditional American values.
Why This Matters Now
Many families do not fully understand how government funding impacts long-term educational freedom and threatens family autonomy. This urgent exposé reveals how Marxist ideology gradually infiltrated American education, transforming schools from centers of learning into laboratories for progressive indoctrination.
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
Your children’s education determines who shapes their worldview, values, and understanding of truth. The choice between independence and government dependency will impact not just their educational experience but their entire approach to life, liberty, and faith.
This book gives a vision for how more families can provide educational opportunities for their children. The beauty of homeschooling and private education has always been freedom to tailor learning to your family’s values—but that freedom is under attack. School choice initiatives promise relief but deliver control.
Learn the shocking history of government education in the United States.
Robert Bortins is CEO of Classical Conversations, the world’s largest homeschool organization, and a nationally recognized thought leader on biblical worldview in education and culture. He serves as president of the Moore County Republican Men’s Club and hosts the Refining Rhetoric podcast, which is featured on major platforms across America.
Alex Newman is an award-winning international journalist, education writer for FreedomProject Media, and a foreign correspondent for The New American magazine. He writes extensively on American education and government, and his work has been cited by governments and featured in major national media outlets.