On the record
There has been a steady tendency for the education of children to be regarded as properly a state charge in spite of the fact that children are primarily the care of a family.
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John Dewey
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Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects Dewey's belief in the state's role in the education of children, despite family responsibilities.
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