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educable

I often get helpful letters from teachers. They are fine people who assume I am educable, despite evidence to the contrary. Sometimes, as in Hibbard's case, teachers are so candid and wise I am compelled to quote them, and see if readers share their view of reality. Link

It attempts to educate every child in the same way, assuming each one is educable to the same level (and since each is not, it must educate to the level of the least educable).  Link

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