Written by William C. Duncan
April 24, 2025
This publication is the third in a series and focuses on the contributions of people of faith and religious organizations to education in the United States. Prior reports described religious contributions to social services and to the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Education is related to both of these, providing opportunities for upward mobility, resources to help others, and enhancing good and productive citizenship. As with the other reports, this one is a preliminary discussion for a lay audience. Sutherland will likely return to this topic in future publications.
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