What values are most important for children to learn?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on July 06, 2016
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“Honesty and accepting people for who they are.”
— Sharon Ashworth, works at K-State Extension, Lawrence
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“Patience.”
— Ray Mizumura-Pence, lecturer at Kansas University, Lawrence
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“Hard work is one of the most important.”
— Long Dao, teacher, Lawrence
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“Being responsible for themselves and for others, and for the world they live in.”
— Pam McDermott, homemaker, Lawrence
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“Read more: New private elementary school with unique name, curriculum to open in eastern Lawrence”
— Related story, July 5, 2016, LJWorld.com