Why don't you ask Brent and Notropolis what obscure junior colleges they attended or corresponence certificates they possess?

Reading writing, and comprehension obviously were taught.

I'm still waiting for the answer to my prairie rattler question.

Apparently, they were not educated at any accredited schools.

My apologies to Sitka. I think a lot of him, his knowledge, and his expertise in regards to a host of matters, but not this subject.