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“Some people thought that if you put pressure on kids, parents, and teachers and schools, the pressure alone would produce results. It appealed to people who think the quick fix for education is to threaten people. It's not a left-right division.”

Quote by Deborah Meier

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Deborah Meier is an American education reform leader, born on April 6, 1931. She is renowned for her contributions to public education and her advocacy for educational equity. more

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