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That is still the case in this country for too many students, the soft bigotry of low expectations. If you dont expect t
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"That is still the case in this country for too many students, the soft bigotry of low expectations. If you don't expect them to learn, if you don't expect them to succeed - then it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy"

- Tavis Smiley

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tavis Smiley somewhere between September 13, 1964 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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