Summary:
Explores the structural flaws in the education system of the state of Iowa. Discusses how schools will deal with raising enrollments and the teacher shortage. Predicts that most schools will be closed or consolidated by the year 2012 if relief is not felt within the next two years.
"For in the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand and we will understand only what we are taught." (B. Dioum) such is a quote that has gained immortality in American society. Some say that this verse reaches out to us because we are each affected by its simplicity on a very personal level. It asks, "Am I protecting what I love"" "Do I comprehend why I love"" And, "What was I taught"" Possibly the greatest of these enigmas points us toward our educators. It was they who taught, who shared, who mentored, and who inspired. It was through their eyes that we as adults gained vision and focus. It was through their words that we as men and women gained discipline and respect. And it was through.....
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