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Educational success should be measured by how strong your desire is to keep learning.

Alfie Kohn

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Alfie Kohn
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: October 15
Author
Teacher
Writer
Miami Beach
Florida
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Educational
Learning
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Desire
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