> The first public education in the US was for the ex-slaves in the late
> 1800's. When public education was won for them it was extended and won
> for the whole working class.
A disturbing new trend that appears to be developing is the abandonment of serious eduction for the masses (in the US). Obama's threat to close down "underperforming" schools suggests the ruling class have decided a skilled, educated workforce is no longer need on a large scale. What is needed is gas station attendants and latte-makers. Of course, we will have some form of prison-like private institution to fill that gab that we can call school if we want...
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