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Quote by Michelle Rhee

“You may not do well, necessarily, up front, and in order to be the best, you've got to work hard.”

Quote by Michelle Rhee

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Michelle Rhee is an American educator born on December 25, 1969. She is known for her efforts to improve the education system, particularly during her tenure as Chancellor of the Washington, D.C. Public Schools. Rhee advocated for reforms, including teacher evaluation and accountability, which garnered widespread public and media attention. more

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