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What does it mean?
Having a public school named after you is a great honor in America.
In plain terms
A school named after you is a high honor in America.
What can you take from it?
Public schools named after individuals show deep respect in America.

Where it applies

  • honoring leaders
  • school naming ceremonies
  • local history

Putting it to work

  • honor educators
  • name schools
  • public recognition

Questions to consider

  • What does naming a school after someone say about society?
  • Who deserves such honors?

Another view

Not all Americans value public schools equally.

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