“My parents were extraordinarily focused on education. It was the topic of every dinner conversation, is are you number one, are you getting all As, if not, why not. You need to do better. So my entire orientation and focus growing up was around doing your best and making sure that you were going to get the best education possible.”
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Michelle Rhee
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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