The critical thing in developing software is not the program, it's the design. It is translating understanding of user needs into something that can be realized as a computer program.
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It is possible to take a population of students who are failing and whose schools are failing them, who are being written off as not being college material, and if they have the right support, they can all go to college and succeed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
With adequate support, underperforming students can succeed academically.
This quote emphasizes the transformative power of support and encouragement in education. It highlights that students who are often underestimated or dismissed as incapable of attending college can achieve academic success when provided with the necessary resources and guidance. The quote challenges preconceived notions about students' potential and urges that efforts should be made to uplift and support all learners, regardless of their current academic standing.
Themes
EducationSupportSuccessStudentsPotential
In practice
Example use cases
During a school board meeting discussing educational support programs.
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