[trisham]

When I read the writings of the Founding Fathers and others from that time I am always astounded by how much better they were educated than today’s citizens, despite the millions and millions of tax dollars that are spent every year.

[little jeremiah]

And most of them were educated for the most part at home by their parents or a tutor, with much self study. No public monies involved.

[little jeremiah]

There were no public schools anyway, as we know them. Maybe town schools at the most.