Likewise, Matt.

I attended the University of South Carolina as an undergrad in the 80s, and there were very few students taking Greek and Latin. I adored my Greek professor--but I also feared her, taskmaster that she was. Almost half of my classes were one on one, and I suspect her disposition discouraged more students from pursuing Greek. Latin was more populated, but I don't recall an upper level class with more than 10. This was in a large flagship state school with over 20K students then, over 35K now.

Those programs would be cut now. They are being cut, not only at my university but nation-wide. It feels like a pressing national conversation that we're not having: What is public education for? What is it worth?

Thanks for reading and responding, my friend.