On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
I loved my school, and the fine faith the children had in the wisdom of their teacher was truly marvellous.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “I loved my school, and the fine faith the children had in the wisdom of their teacher was truly marvellous.”
Editor's note · Context
From his autobiographical account of teaching in the South, this reflects on his affection for his school and the students' trust.
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