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“Singapore gives 10% "white space" time to all of its teachers to come up with their own innovations outside of the official curriculum. This encourages teachers to turn to their colleagues for inspiration and ideas.”

Quote by Andy Hargreaves

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Andy Hargreaves

Andy Hargreaves is a renowned educational scholar, born on February 13, 1951. His research focuses on educational leadership, teacher development, and educational policy. more

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