In an effort to win enough votes to become the chair of the Cook County School Board, Janie Williams stated, "Education for children is the way that the nation helps members of this society work toward self-improvement." Janie's comments illustrate the myth of:

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Janie Williams' statement reflects the myth of Progress by suggesting that education is a means through which individuals and, by extension, society can improve. This myth emphasizes the belief in continuous improvement and development as central to the nation's values.

In an Effort to Win Enough Votes to Become the Chair