Four Centuries of American Education

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Four Centuries of American Education by David Barton. Don't let the length of this book fool you (66 pages), this is an important book to read. From the book -

Americais now entering its fifth century of educating students. Throughout the first four centuries, impartation of three essential elements - religion, morality, and knowledge - was the core of the education system that produced some of the world's greatest leaders in areas from science and government to theology and jurisprudence

This book examines education both past and present. I learned a lot.