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Educated men are as much superior to uneducated men as the living are to the dead.
-Aristotle, 384-322 B.C.
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"In order to fully understand how America's schools got off track, it is important to evaluate the road they've traveled. In the early days of American education, the three "Rs' of learning were often accompanied by a fourth: Religion. Religion was the backbone of the school system. And, interestingly enough, there was no conflict between church and state, because the state was not involved in the schools. In fact, government funded schools – such as those we have today – were virtually unheard of until the 1840's. Schools were market-driven, so parents were free to decide what kind of education best suited their child (Who Will Teach The Children?)."
The result of this academically focused curriculum resulted in an educated and independent populace, which ultimately led America to greatness.
"Americas greatness [has traditionally] stemmed from......

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