Tag Archives: Education

First Principles: The Noble Inheritance of America Should Be Taught, Guarded and Only Wisely Improved On

Posted on May 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Let the American youth never forget, that they possess a noble inheritance, bought by the toils, and sufferings, and blood of their ancestors; and capacity, if wisely improved, and faithfully guarded, of transmitting to their latest posterity all the substantial … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: A Teacher Influences Eternity

Posted on May 4, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” – Henry Adams, historian and teacher (1838-1918)

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First Principles: National Morality Cannot Prevail When Belief Is Excluded

Posted on April 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality … Continue reading →

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Scribble and A Scratch

Posted on March 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Scribble and A Scratch by Michael Romani With a scribble and a scratch My words flow together Sometimes in prose; sometimes in verse Hopefully, for the better Always filled with hope That I might have something to say Just keep … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Propaganda Infused On Children Is Difficult To Uproot

Posted on March 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Give me four years to teach the children and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted.” – Lenin

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First Principles: A Good Government Supports Education and the Spread of Knowledge and Wisdom

Posted on March 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A nation under a well regulated government, should permit none to remain uninstructed. It is monarchical and aristocratical government only that requires ignorance for its support.” – Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1792

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Thought For the Day: Never Let Your Schooling Get In the Way of Your Education

Posted on February 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” – Mark Twain

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Happy Presidents’ Day!!

Posted on February 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In celebration of Presidents’ Day 2018, the girls and I are heading to Conner Prairie for the events there. It sounds pretty fun and informative. The best part for a father who is dead broke? It’s free. So, thank you … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Education and Free Discussion Cures Ignorance and Bigotry

Posted on February 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Bigotry is the disease of ignorance, of morbid minds; enthusiasm of the free and buoyant. Education and free discussion are the antidotes of both.” – Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Adams, 1816

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First Principles: The Foundations of National Morality Rests In the Family

Posted on February 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The foundation of national morality must be laid in private families. … In vain are Schools, Academies, and Universities instituted, if loose principles and licentious habits are impressed upon children in their earliest years. … The vices and examples of … Continue reading →

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