On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
I felt from the first that mere book education was not all that the young people of that town needed.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “I felt from the first that mere book education was not all that the young people of that town needed.”
Editor's note · Context
As he began his teaching career, Washington outlines his educational philosophy, emphasizing a holistic approach beyond academic learning.
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