On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
We try to keep constantly in mind the fact that the worth of the school is to be judged by its graduates.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “We try to keep constantly in mind the fact that the worth of the school is to be judged by its graduates.”
Editor's note · Context
Washington articulates a core philosophy of Tuskegee Institute, emphasizing that the true value of an educational institution lies in the achievements of its alumni.
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