What you see around the world is that poverty is not destiny. In other countries, much more systemically, … - Arne Duncan

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It may not always be easy, convenient, or politically correct to stand for truth and right, but it is the right thing to do. Always.

Arne Duncan

What you see around the world is that poverty is not destiny. In other countries, much more systemically, student after student, school after school, year after year, educate poor and disadvantaged young people. And, so, anyone who says that you can't overcome these battles is a huge part of the problem.

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