I believe that education is the civil rights issue of our generation. And if you care about promoting … - Arne Duncan

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Arne Duncan

I believe that education is the civil rights issue of our generation. And if you care about promoting opportunity and reducing inequality, the classroom is the place to start. Great teaching is about so much more than education; it is a daily fight for social justice.

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