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“What we do with little kids today will matter in 20 years. If you don't get it right, you will have an unlivable environment. That's the crisis I see.”

Quote by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

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Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek is a renowned professor of linguistics and education, specializing in child language development and early childhood education. Her research focuses on child language acquisition, parent-child interaction, and early education policy. more

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