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What does it mean?
Focus on student needs rather than blaming parties for problems.
In plain terms
Talk about fixing schools instead of fighting over blame.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize student welfare over political points.

Where it applies

  • education policy
  • political discussions

Putting it to work

  • focus on solutions
  • avoid blame games

Questions to consider

  • How do we fix schools?
  • Why do we argue about blame?

Another view

Blame sometimes highlights real accountability issues.

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