Educate a boy, and you educate an individual. Educate a girl, and you educate a community.

About This Quote

The phrase “Educate a boy, and you educate an individual. Educate a girl, and you educate a community.” was written by Jesse Jackson in 1974 after the Supreme Court declared separate but equal for public schools to be unconstitutional. This quote reflects the fact that effective education is not just about individuals but about communities as well.

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