Quote by Julian Castro

I couldn't help but to think back to my classmates at Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio. They had the same talent, the same brains, the same dreams as the folks we sat with at Stanford and Harvard. I realized the difference wasn't one of intelligence or drive. The difference was opportunity.

I couldn't help but to think back to my classmates at Thomas

Summary

This quote highlights the disparity in opportunities available to students from different backgrounds. It suggests that intelligence, talent, and ambition are not limited to those who have historically had access to prestigious educational institutions. Rather, the quote suggests that the difference in outcomes between students from different socio-economic backgrounds is primarily due to lack of equal opportunities. The quote emphasizes the need for a level playing field, where all students have access to quality education and resources, in order to bridge this opportunity gap and create a more inclusive society.

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By Julian Castro

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