On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
It is the public schools, however, which can be made, outside the homes, the greatest means of training decent self-respecting citizens.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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Du Bois emphasizes the critical role of public education in fostering responsible citizenship and personal development.
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