"The world's most disadvantaged students are those who attend school without ever learning to think critically, and who finish school without ever learning to believe in themselves."

Andreas Schleicher (1964)
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About Andreas Schleicher

Andreas Schleicher is a German statistician and researcher on education. He is renowned for his work in education policy and assessment, particularly for the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). Schleicher has held various leadership positions at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), where he played a pivotal role in designing and implementing international assessments to evaluate education systems worldwide. His research and advocacy have significantly influenced education policies and reforms across different countries.

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