On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
When we fail to properly educate children, we, as educators, perpetuate poverty, and we perpetuate social failure.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “When we fail to properly educate children, we, as educators, perpetuate poverty, and we perpetuate social failure.”
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Harkin warns about the consequences of failing to educate children effectively.
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