. Many moons have past since I darkened the threshold of a public school. I dare say that I might not recognize many of the changes present there as rotary dial phones, and morning newspaper delivery were ever present at that period of our history. Yes, I am that old. There is one facet of the public education that persists, and it is the “Hidden Curriculum.” The hidden curriculum is the moral atmosphere that is a component of every school, (Santrock, 2020). This atmosphere of moral guidance is created by the rules, and the moral orientation of the teachers and the staff of the school, (Santrock, 2020). Classroom rules, and the interactions with peers also transmit moral guidance amongst the student body, (Santrock, 2020). Schools play a significant role in installing a moral/behavioral ethic in the student body of any given school. Lest we forget that it truly does take a village to raise a child. We need to see that public education not only teaches our children the three R’s it also is a valuable mechanism in socializing our children and our future. The teachers and staff of our places of learning deserve our respect and support. Santrock, J. W. (2020). A topical approach to lifespan development, (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education
