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Margaret Spellings

I do think we know that a teacher who knows what he or she is doing, knows their subject matter, and knows how to impart knowledge to kids is a critical piece of closing the achievement gap.

Margaret Spellings

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Margaret Spellings is saying that having a skilled teacher who understands both the subject and how to teach it effectively is essential for helping students improve their academic performance. This kind of teacher plays a key role in reducing differences in achievement between students from different backgrounds.

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