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“The answer is not to standardize education, but to personalize and customize it to the needs of each child and community. There is no alternative. There never was.”

Quote by Ken Robinson

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Ken Robinson is a British author and educator renowned for his research on educational innovation and creativity. His works, such as 'The Element' and 'Out of Our Minds', have had a profound impact worldwide, advocating for educational systems to focus more on nurturing creativity in students. more

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