“We've lost our competitive spirit. We've become so obsessed with making kids feel good about themselves that we've lost sight of building the skills they need to actually be good at things.”
Quote by Michelle Rhee
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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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