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“I was very, very unhappy with even the so-called very elite schools. The one thing I've always done every day with my children is to watch what they do at school, and I was always a bit unhappy with the academic program. It was a kind of hit and miss.”

Quote by Marva Collins

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Marva Collins was an American educator known for her unique teaching methods and her dedication to educating students from impoverished backgrounds. Born on August 31, 1936, she passed away on June 24, 2015. Collins founded the Marva Collins Academy in the贫民区 of Chicago, committed to providing education for students who were considered uneducable. more

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