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this reply. I know Botstein. Only liberal I've ever knew or heard of who has a plan to reform K-12 which doesn't call for more money. An excellent proposal. Leon is on PBS sometimes. College prez and conductor. A genius. Used his bathroom once and he keeps a copy of Immanuel Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason" in there. In German.
Re your post #138. Wow. Thanks for that link. I agree with him. Completely. Because for some kids, more failure in school is really NOT the ticket.