Academically Quote by David Barton
“Recent decades clearly demonstrate that the more secular our Public Schools become the less successful they become academically.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public School Debate, 2015
Secularization of schools is linked to declining academic performance in the speaker's view.
In simple terms: More secular schools, worse grades, according to the author.
Consider the role of values in education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- parental involvement
- community values
- teacher training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do values impact learning outcomes?
- What evidence supports this claim?
The relationship may be affected by socioeconomic factors and measurement methods.