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“We owe every student in every neighborhood in New Jersey an equal opportunity to succeed. We know that more money, alone, is not the answer. We need to redefine success, and how we pursue that success, by the outcomes obtained by students.” quote by Thomas Kean, Jr
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“We owe every student in every neighborhood in New Jersey an equal opportunity to succeed. We know that more money, alone, is not the answer. We need to redefine success, and how we pursue that success, by the outcomes obtained by students.”

Thomas Kean, Jr

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

Calls for equitable educational opportunity, emphasizing outcomes over funding, and redefining success.

In simple terms: Equal opportunity and outcome focus matter more than money.

Key Takeaway

Redefine success by student outcomes.

Themes

education equity outcome measurement

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

policy inspirational

When to use this quote

  • school budgeting
  • curriculum design
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

social policy economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can outcomes be measured fairly?
  • What policies best support equitable success?
A Different Perspective

Implementation may face political resistance.

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