In America, your zip code or ...

In America, your zip code or your socioeconomic status should never determine the quality of your education.
In America, your zip code or your socioeconomic status should never determine the quality of your education.
 Arne Duncan

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I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

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