How did George Washington feel about education?

On the subject of teaching, Washington said a good teacher was “a man of letters, most of composition [writing skills], and a good accomptant [accountant].” “To teach French grammatically is essential,” he added, “as it is now becoming a part of the education of youth in this Country.” “The more universal his knowledge ...

On the subject of teaching, Washington said a good teacher was “a man of letters, most of composition writing skills, and a good accomptant accountant.” “To teach French grammatically is essential,” he added, “as it is now becoming a part of the education of youth in this Country.” “The more universal his knowledge is,” he also said of a good teacher, “the better.”

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