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Vincent Reed

1928–2017

United States

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Vincent E. Reed (March 1, 1928 – October 17, 2017) was an American educator who served as superintendent of the District of Columbia Public Schools. He gained national recognition in the 1970s for his leadership of the school district. He subsequently served as assistant secretary of education under President Ronald Reagan.

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