We need to drive down requirements for the schools. In the 19th century, we increased the quality of the schools by higher education saying, 'You can't come in unless you have these skills, unless you've taken these courses.' We did that in Wisconsin when I was there, it helped to transform the secondary school system.

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This quote emphasizes the need to reduce the strict requirements imposed on schools. It highlights the approach taken in the 19th century, where higher education was used as a benchmark to determine the skills and courses necessary to enter schools. The speaker references their experience in Wisconsin as an example of how this approach positively transformed the secondary school system. The quote suggests that loosening requirements can potentially lead to positive changes and improvements in the education system.

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