I've always said that at the end of the day, on a legal issue, I think a wise old woman and a wise old man are going to reach the same conclusion.
Sandra Day O'ConnorRead
I had become increasingly concerned in recent years about the lack of civics education in our nation's schools. In recent years, the schools have stopped teaching it. And it's unfortunate.
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What this quote means
Civics education is crucial for informed citizenship, and its decline in schools is troubling.
Sandra Day O'Connor expresses her concern about the diminishing emphasis on civics education in schools, emphasizing its importance for fostering engaged and informed citizens. The absence of civics in the curriculum poses a threat to democracy and the ability of future generations to understand their rights, responsibilities, and the functioning of government.
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CivicsEducationCitizenshipDemocracySchools
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Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the need for curriculum reform in educational institutions.
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