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American education has been littered with failed fads and foolish ideas for the past century
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"American education has been littered with failed fads and foolish ideas for the past century"

- Diane Ravitch

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This quote by Diane Ravitch suggests that American education has been pestered by ineffective and misdirected initiatives for the previous century. It implies that the education system has been not able to keep up with the changing times and has actually been not able to successfully attend to the needs of students. This quote likewise recommends that the education system has actually been not able to adjust to the altering needs of society and has actually been unable to provide students with the needed abilities and understanding to succeed in the contemporary world. This quote is a pointer that the education system needs to be constantly examined and improved in order to make sure that trainees are getting the very best possible education.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Diane Ravitch. He/she was a famous Historian from USA. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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