“The most erroneous assumption is to the effect that the aim of public education is to fill the young of the species with knowledge and awaken their intelligence, and so make them fit to discharge the duties of citizenship in an enlightened and independent manner. Nothing could be further from the truth. The aim of public education is not to spread enlightenment at all; it is simply to reduce as many individuals as possible to the same safe level, to breed and train a standardized citizenry, to put down dissent and originality.” ~ H.L. Mencken
Under The Blue Door 
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Sorry Janete, though there are incredible teachers and incredible knowledge – things to learn and to wonder…
As Rothschild is quoted as saying, “I do not want an educated public, I want a workforce…”