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“A democratic education means that we educate people in a way that ensures they can think independently, that they can use information, knowledge, and technology, among other things, to draw their own conclusions.”

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Linda Darling-Hammond
Linda Darling-Hammond

Linda Darling-Hammond is an American educational scholar, born on December 21, 1951. She is renowned for her research in teacher education, curriculum and instruction, and educational policy. more

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