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“We're teaching a generation of students who've been schooled to produce quick, right answers on demand. They are not comfortable with ambiguity. The implications of that in the long term are discomforting.”

Quote by Carol Ann Tomlinson

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Carol Ann Tomlinson

Carol Ann Tomlinson is a renowned American educationalist and author, born on February 17, 1944. Her work has had a profound impact on the field of education, particularly known for her philosophy of personalized instruction. more

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