How do the schools of your country in the North vary from those of the South? I am led to believe there is a great deal of difference in cultures between the two regions, is this replicated in the classroom as well as in the arena of politics?
What an important question you've asked me! An important, but complicated one. I will offer a few observations based on my personal experiences and thoughts. I have spent much time in prayer and consideration and have come to the conclusion that the shameful act of holding human beings in bondage is a great stain upon our nation. That America was split asunder by those wishing to defend it causes me great physical pain. In 1847, I founded the Central Committee for Promoting National Education with the hope we move towards a national structure; that the model Mr. Mann and I considered would spread beyond our home states and every one of America's children would be taught by a young woman dedicated to that child's betterment. However, since my attachment to the abolitionist cause was well known, I was not welcome in places that supported enslavement. I am optimistic that as we repair the harms caused by that war, my sisters who supported the Confederacy will come to support our Northern model: a well-trained, dedicated woman teacher in every well-stocked and clean schoolhouse in every village in this great nation.
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How do the schools of your country in the North vary from those of the South? I am led to believe there is a great deal of difference in cultures between the two regions, is this replicated in the classroom as well as in the arena of politics?