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“It's coaches. It's people that are involved in kids' lives at every level, and it's supporting their parents. Their parents need better jobs. So that they can help them with their homework and don't have to work two jobs.” quote by Donna Shalala
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“It's coaches. It's people that are involved in kids' lives at every level, and it's supporting their parents. Their parents need better jobs. So that they can help them with their homework and don't have to work two jobs.”

Donna Shalala

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Supporting parents with stable jobs enables them to engage fully in their children's education.

In simple terms: Better jobs help parents support kids.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for living‑wage jobs.

Themes

education family economics policy

Mood

hopeful concerned

Type

policy inspirational

When to use this quote

  • school meetings
  • job training programs
  • community support

Key Concepts

parental involvement economic stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does job security affect student outcomes?
  • What policies best support working families?
A Different Perspective

Economic reforms can be slow to implement.

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