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“Teaching in Providence and Oakland, I realized that the first thing is that it wasn't good enough to come in and assume that I had what my students needed in terms of knowledge and skills. I also had to show them that I was their ally. I had to show them that I was concerned about them, wanted to relate to them, and that I was fundamentally on their side.”

Quote by Pedro Noguera

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Pedro Noguera is an esteemed education scholar, born on August 7, 1959. He has extensive research and practical experience in the fields of educational policy, social justice, and school reform. more

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