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“In a Glasser Quality School there is no such thing as a closed book test. Students are told to get out their notes and open their books. There is no such thing as being forbidden to ask the teacher or another student for help.”

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William Glasser

William Glasser was a renowned American psychiatrist, born on May 11, 1925. He had a significant impact on the field of psychotherapy, particularly with his development of Reality Therapy. Glasser's theories emphasize personal responsibility and self-determination, and he is known for his belief that people can change their lives by changing their behaviors. more

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