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“Creative thinking may mean simply the realization that there's no particular virtue in doing things the way they have always been done.”

Quote by Rudolf Flesch

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Rudolf Flesch, born on May 8, 1911, was an influential American linguist and educator. His research focused on reading instruction and language acquisition, and he proposed many significant theories and methods. Flesch is best known for his work with students who struggle with reading, and his book 'Why Johnny Can't Read' had a profound impact on reading instruction. more

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