Summary
When crafting the state constitution in 1889, Washington's founding fathers clearly understood that education moves us as a society toward a common destiny. Imagine, for a moment, the patriotic pride when they wrote in the preamble: "It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex."
They had it right! They understood that education serves as the great equalizer in a society such as ours.See the full content of this document
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Much like the elements can erode monuments carved in stone, however, time and conditions appear to be eroding that patriotic intent to provide "for the education of all children residing within its borders."
The constitution goes on: "The legislatur...See the full content of this document
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