The Amish have always believed that too much education, or worldly wisdom, makes one proud. To them, an eighth grade education is sufficient, although they do further their education by training as apprentices for their future jobs. Most Amish people I know also read a lot, which helps them continue to learn. It's been my observation, from visiting several Amish schools and talking to the teachers, that an 8th grade education among the Amish is pretty much equal to a 12th grade education in English schools. The Amish believe that the strongest education their children receive should be from the Bible. Playing on the playground