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"Go to college!  Learn, learn, learn, learn.  The greatest competitive advantage is knowledge."   

   - Mark Cuban,  entrepreneur, owner of the Dallas Mavericks   

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"The books I love best are the ones that present readers with possibilities -- and G.G. Llano does exactly that with her terrific book.  Open Doors lives up to its title. It shows all students -- regardless of background or circumstances -- that great opportunities are out there, provided they take the time to understand who they are and what they like, and believe that anything is possible with clear goals, hard work and determination. This is the sort of book I wish I had read as a befuddled middle school student, clueless about what I could be . . . other than the fact that I wanted to be somebody!   Walk on through these doors, kids. You'll be amazed by what you'll discover about yourselves on the other side." 

   - Christopher Mari,  author of The Beachhead and co-author of Ocean of Storms

"Teens with a sense of purpose do better in school."  

   - Clare Ansberry, The Wall Street Journal

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"Education is the key to your future! It will open the door to a life filled with many opportunities. Take advantage of them to dream, learn, grow, and be happy."

   - Dr. E. Judith Cohen,  School of Education

Florida International University