There is no reference to "education" under Taft and no reference to "Taft" under education in the index. I'll have to read the book to find the quote you're looking for. Ping me again in a month. lol.
Basically, he was talking about how the Feds had a responsibility to be involved, but that every benefit provided must be wedded to a responsibility by the people.
Taft was the original compassionate conservative.