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Aids Quote by John H. Sununu

“The educational process should not be one of homogenizing. It should be one of encouraging excellence... when we fail to make financial aid depend upon performance, we eliminate the incentive to excellence.” quote by John H. Sununu
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“The educational process should not be one of homogenizing. It should be one of encouraging excellence... when we fail to make financial aid depend upon performance, we eliminate the incentive to excellence.”

John H. Sununu

About This Quote

Source Speech: Education Policy Address, 1995

Education should reward excellence, not just equalize, by tying aid to performance to motivate achievement.

In simple terms: Reward excellence, not just equalize.

Key Takeaway

Link aid to merit.

Themes

education equity excellence

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

policy analytical

When to use this quote

  • scholarships
  • student motivation
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

incentive structures meritocracy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance fairness with incentives?
  • What safeguards ensure equity?
A Different Perspective

May disadvantage low‑income students lacking resources.

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