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First and foremost, I would put a massive national emphasis on illiteracy with real markers that you could measure and real efforts to do a one-on-one kind of tutoring until kids can get up to snuff on that.

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Mitch Albom
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: May 23
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Heaven can be found in the most unlikely corners.
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In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive, right?’ His voice dropped to a whisper. ‘But here’s the secret: in between, we need others as well.
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The secret to happiness...be satisfied and be grateful.
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