Presidents, homesteaders, and newly-freed slaves valued learning. All knew the importance of schools for the future of our communities and our country. Reflect on the simple beginnings of a one-room schoolhouse. Remember the institutions that were at the center of the Civil Rights movement. Discover stories of schools and education in the national parks.
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Last updated: September 22, 2017