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“I'd like to see a reality where, if someone wants to work when they turn 18 to help support their family, and they learn at their own pace on something like the Khan Academy or other things, that they can just, on their own, get a bunch of the credits they need just by testing out of things.” quote by Sal Khan
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“I'd like to see a reality where, if someone wants to work when they turn 18 to help support their family, and they learn at their own pace on something like the Khan Academy or other things, that they can just, on their own, get a bunch of the credits they need just by testing out of things.”

Sal Khan

About This Quote

Source Interview: Khan Academy Founder, 2020

Education should adapt to individual pace, allowing self‑directed learning and credit for mastery.

In simple terms: Learning at your own speed can earn credentials.

Key Takeaway

Advocate flexible, competency‑based pathways.

Themes

education equity self‑directed learning

Mood

hopeful progressive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • high school
  • vocational training
  • online courses

Key Concepts

competency‑based education lifelong learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools implement testing out?
  • What support do learners need?
A Different Perspective

Institutional policies may resist change.

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