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Amish Education

Amish Education. Education. Reading , writing, spelling, geography and practical math, plus both English and German Each school houses an average of 30 students, which are within walking distance of their homes. Formal Amish education only lasts through the eighth grade. .

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Amish Education

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  1. Amish Education

  2. Education • Reading, writing, spelling, geography and practical math, plus both English and German • Each school houses an average of 30 students, which are within walking distance of their homes. • Formal Amish education only lasts through the eighth grade.

  3. The Amish Approach to Education • Standardized Tests • Teachers • Participation in Community

  4. Lancaster County Amish • There are over 150 one-room Amish schools in Lancaster County today. • Each school has an average of 30 students. • Amish wanted their children taught in local schools where they would not be exposed to values such as individualism, competition, evolution, materialism, and secularism which would undermine Amish life.

  5. Other Teachings • Farming and homemaking skills are an extremely important part of a child's education

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