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I have learned that, although i am a good teacher, i am a much better student, and i was blessed to learn valuable lessons from my students on a daily basis. they taught me the importance of teaching to a student - and not to a test.
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I Have Learned That, Although I Am

Erin Gruwell
I have learned that, although i am a good teacher, i am a much better student, and i was blessed to learn valuable lessons from my students on a daily basis. they taught me the importance of teaching to a student - and not to a test.
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