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Ashley Washburn's Short Story

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Certain images and stories that I have encountered have influenced my viewpoint on education in lower developed countries. My original view was basically nonexistent, for I had little information on the hardships that those people go through on a daily basis. I used to think that everyone in the world has had the same privileges and opportunities that I have had. A most recent example of an image and a story that have moved me is Ashley Washburn’s story. Washburn is a teacher that predominantly works with kids in Tanzania and has worked to improve the educational experience for these kids. Seeing these kids being so happy with their teacher and loving how they are learning has inspired me to be involved myself. The look on these kids faces
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