Civics Quotes
To many Republicans and conservatives this view was heresy, especially coming from a leader of the Party that wanted to abolish the Federal Department of Education and leave education to the states and local communities. The culture of which he complains, others, left and right, considered virtuous and good educational policy. In actuality there have been educational standards for years for most schools and states like New York have had states wide exams. Paige and others wanted Federal Standards which were implemented and the nation had to contend with States and School districts who cheated to avoid the harsh penalties. Meanwhile American citizens are less satisfied with public schools than ever despite the fact that America has some of the best schools in the world.
“Societies” were volunteer community associations formed for the purpose of monitoring the public officials and legislatures and recommending things. They would invite speakers and exchange political knowledge. They performed many of the functions that think tanks and local political parties do in modern times, but generally they were totally non-partisan—hence they were “disinterested”.
The president was commenting on a Donald Trump campaign statement that African American were in the worst shape in history when the reality was just the opposite
Rubenstein, a self-made billionaire from a poor family, not only pledged to give almost all his money away upon his death, but during his lifetime bought manuscripts of the Constitution, the 13the Amendment, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Magna Carta and others and placed them on exhibit in public museums and other public facilities.
