"Those who expect to remain both ignorant and free in a state of civilization expect what never was and never will be." Thomas Jefferson

(April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826)

"We are amusing ourselves to death and allowing popular culture—often degraded and corrupting—to determine the content of our minds." Neil Postman

(March 8, 1931 - October 5, 2003)

The Partnership for 19th Century Skills Published by Diane Ravitch