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“A great teacher who is full of excitement and love for her students can make all the difference in their lives.”

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Deval Patrick is an American politician who served as the 71st Governor of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2015. He is recognized for his advocacy for education reform, healthcare, and economic development. Before entering politics, Patrick had a career in the private sector, including as a lawyer and a corporate executive. more

“Though Snow White might triumph in the tale, she will undoubtedly acquire a mirror after she marries, matures, and has children, and as the mirror reflects her aging and loss of beauty, she will be confronted by a young girl whose innocence and youth will spark her envy and hatred and perhaps drive her to eliminate her “competition.” It appears as though there is a vicious cycle that entraps women up through today. Everything is played out under the male gaze.”

Source: The Enchanted Screen: The Unknown History of Fairy-Tale Films

“It was not once upon a time, but a certain time in history, before anyone knew what was happening, that Walt Disney cast a spell on the fairy tale, and he has held it captive ever since.”

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Author:Jack Zipes

“What is most disturbing today is that we use rational methods to cultivate the tastes and values of the young in all kinds of educational, religious, and cultural institutions that are predicated on corporate practices and goals. Everything we do to, with, and for our children is influenced by capitalist market conditions and the hegemonic interests of ruling corporate elites. In simple terms, we calculate what is best for our children by regarding them as investments and turning them into commodities.”

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