The Hill News

Mass education has two components. The first is to impart knowledge to children that they need to effectively function as a member of society. This includes literacy, basic arithmetic and a basic understanding of civics in order to participate in our republic. At a higher level this imparts technical knowledge to various professionals, technicians and artisans.

The second function is a sifting process, designed to separate the wheat from the chaff. It recognizes that not everyone can become a doctor, lawyer or engineer. It gives employers a basis for choosing the most appropriate employees for various jobs.

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