The more things change, the more they stay the same.
“People generally have more feeling for canals and roads than education. However, I hope we can advance them with equal pace.”
– Thomas Jefferson (letter to Joel Barlow, 10 December 1807)
It appears Jefferson’s hope was misplaced in this matter.
July 10, 2008 at 8:49 pm |
Education gets “second fiddle” because it is not tangible or material. People in this country tend to be obsessed with stuff, whether it belongs to them or their neighbor.