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Every child has the right to feel hopeful about the world
Justin van Fleet
“I know firsthand the impact the environment has in early childhoodâ€
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Inspiring quotes about education from world leaders and ordinary heroes
Words alone cannot help to get every child in the world into school. But inspiring words and memorable calls to action can have a huge influence in the struggle to create lasting change for the most marginalised. So much was achieved in 2015 to help the movement to ensure every girl and boy in every country receives a quality education. Here are some memorable, uplifting and thought-provoking quotes during 2015 from some of the major figures in global education - and some of the previously unknown figures who emerged during the year.
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