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“Schools should look behind classroom doors and determine the factors that contribute to the kinds of interactions between teachers and students that promote student achievement.”

Quote by James Heckman

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James Heckman is a renowned economist born in April 1944. His research in the fields of human capital and microeconomics has had a profound impact, particularly in the areas of educational economics and labor market analysis. more

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