This article examines the historical transition of classical education from mainstream to marginal status, analyzing shifts from the Industrial Revolution to contemporary utilitarian approaches. It explores how foundational wisdom shaped America’s Founding Fathers and proposes reintegrating classical values into modern K12 education.
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The Decline of Classical Education: Historical Causes and Modern Reflections
This article explores the decline of classical education, a system that nurtured great minds for centuries. Analyzing factors like industrialization, pragmatism, and standardized testing, it examines how education reforms might reclaim classical wisdom.
