How do you help uneducated ignorant people?

Answer 1

Two easy answers:

Long version- Obtain private and federal funding to set up an educational program or center, specializing in addressing the specific form of ignorance you are combating. Invest several years in researching what the problems and wants of these ignorant people are and designing curricula that will best teach them what you feel they should learn. Scour the sea of well meaning accredited educators looking for work for people whose motivations and abilities are complimentary to you and your programs goals. Carefully build up a track record of success and innovation, allowing you to obtain more private and federal funding to continue the process.

Short version- Give them ALL weapons and run far far away and don't come back until the shooting and screaming have died down. Those who are left should have good potential to learn quickly.