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“The key to fixing education is better teaching, and the key to better teaching is figuring out who can teach and who can't.”

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Jonathan Alter
Jonathan Alter

Jonathan Alter is an American journalist born on October 6, 1957. He is known for his in-depth analysis of politics and history, serving as an editor and columnist for several prominent media outlets. more

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