The Essential Part of Education

Noah Webster (dates) is best known for his publication of “An American Dictionary of the English Language” in 1828.

In 1823, he wrote a book “Letters to a Young Gentleman Commencing His Education” that emphasized the importance of religious education as a foundation for a moral society.

“Let the children … be carefully instructed in the principles and obligations of the Christian religion. This is the most essential part of education.”

Noah Webster

I think it’s interesting to note that what Webster considered to be the most essential part of education is no longer allowed in America’s public schools.