I say "to the end of his life," because I have understood that, from time to time, he added something to his education during the greater part of his whole life. Mr. Clay's lack of a more perfect early education, however it may be regretted generally, teaches at least one profitable lesson; it teaches that in this country, one can scarcely be so poor, but that, if he will, he can acquire sufficient education to get through the world respectably.--July 6, 1852 Eulogy on Henry Clay http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/educate.htm …show more content…
Studies and records show that there are more than 1.3 million students that study in a public school. 60% of the public schools are in need of some serious repair. Because of the poor school system, the student graduation rate dropped tremendously. Recent studies also show that not being technologically advanced enough; more than half of the children scored below their level in reading and almost half scored below their level in math and the dropout rate was 18.7%. The education system is in serious