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Ann Spragens's avatar

So did I, but our little community ended producing more kids who graduated from major universities on a percentage basis than did the nearby wealthy town. The reason was an excellent little “union school” (12 grades) run by a well educated principal who came from the working class himself. What it showed was the incredibly important role that education plays. If we want a better future we need to reinvigorate our public education system, first and foremost.

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D Kitterman's avatar

Walter, I am almost 70. I grew up in Washington DC, but moved to a rural area at 14. I have been paying attention, an intellectually curious, but mostly not well off observer, all my life. I totally agree with absolutely every observation that you so astutely offered. Thank you. Great job. I hope lots of others pay attention.

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