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{{cquote|This last thanksgiving two of my kids, one in graduate school at Stanford, one graduating from Georgetown, and my high school sophomore were all around the dinner table and we were talking about what we were thankful for (and the difference between my husband and my experiences studying and the access to information), and we ended up talking about the miracle of wikipedia, the democratic, extremely high quality, depth and breadth of it, and how it is the very first place my smart kids go for information... and i resolved to use it too. It makes my heart happy that it exists. I wish the collaborative, generous and superb energy that underlies its creation and implementation could inform more of our human endeavors. Wikipedia's existence gives me faith that there is more than greed, profit motive and selfishness in the world. Thank you for making access to information and knowledge available and giving people everywhere the possibility of sharing their knowledge and best selves.}} |
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{{cquote|I am an 8th grade science teacher. Like most teachers, I tell my kids not to reference Wikipedia as a source. But unlike most teachers, I encourage students to utilize the information found on this site. I think Wiki is a great jumping off point...a place to begin their search for answers. |
{{cquote|I am an 8th grade science teacher. Like most teachers, I tell my kids not to reference Wikipedia as a source. But unlike most teachers, I encourage students to utilize the information found on this site. I think Wiki is a great jumping off point...a place to begin their search for answers. |
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When I was young, in the time before the internet, I was often told not to trust information that was found in print. Verifying information has always been important and working with Wiki is no different. Thanks to all the volunteers that have made this site possible.}} |
When I was young, in the time before the internet, I was often told not to trust information that was found in print. Verifying information has always been important and working with Wiki is no different. Thanks to all the volunteers that have made this site possible.}} |
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Wikipedia is Changing Lives
Here are just a few of the amazing stories that our users shared with us. We thank them for their willingness to tell their story about Wikipedia.
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