As we solemnly mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11, much will be written about wars, weapons, defense budgets, Patriot Acts, and all the trillions of dollars America has dedicated to ensuring our safety and security.
And much should be written – and debated.
But let’s see education for what it truly is (or should be): foundational to our security and transformative to our lives, the true engine of personal liberty and democratic freedoms, and the most vital constituent of our nation’s future security and well-being.
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