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title: "2 Richard DuFour Quotes - Famous Sculptor (On common ground)"
description: "Richard DuFour was an American educational researcher noted for developing strategies to create collaborative teaching environments in K–12 schools."
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# Richard DuFour

(1888–1959)   Sculptor

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Richard DuFour was a sculptor, best known for *On common ground*.

## Quick Facts About Richard DuFour

Born May 24, 1888

Died July 9, 1959

Profession Sculptor

Notable works On common ground

## About Richard DuFour

Richard DuFour was an American educational researcher noted for developing strategies to create collaborative teaching environments in K–12 schools.

##  Quotes by Richard DuFour

> [The fundamental purpose of school is learning, not teaching.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-dufour/the-fundamental-purpose-of-school-is-learning-not-teaching/)

Richard DuFour

[Education](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/education/)

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> [“...learning always occurs in a context of taking action, and they value engagement and experience as the most effective strategies for deep…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-dufour/learning-always-occurs-in-a-context-of-taking-action-and-they-value/)

Richard DuFour

[Artificial intelligence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/artificial-intelligence/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/284/richard-dufour-90051_artificial-intellige_learning-always-occurs-in-a-context-of-t_2857835.png)

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