Quote by Hugh Mackay

The question is, will we continue to fight what may be a rearguard action to defend universal literacy as a central goal of our education system, or are we bold enough to see what's actually happening to our culture?

The question is, will we continue to fight what may be a rea

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This quote highlights the dilemma of preserving universal literacy in our education system and recognizing the influence of evolving cultural trends. It questions whether we should persist in safeguarding literacy as an essential objective or if we should acknowledge the shifting dynamics impacting our culture. It prompts us to consider whether we should adapt our education system to align with these changes or hold onto the traditional value of universal literacy.

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