"But with the passing of the years after the close of the captivity, conditions changed, and many new responsibilities rested upon the leaders in Israel. The temple at Jerusalem had been rebuilt and dedicated, and more priests were needed to carry on its services. There was pressing need of men of God to act as teachers of the people. And besides, the Jews remaining in Babylon were in danger of having their religious liberty restricted. Through the prophet Zechariah, as well as by their recent experience during the troublous times of Esther and Mordecai, the Jews in Medo-Persia had been plainly warned to return to their own land. The time had come when it was perilous for them to dwell longer in the midst of heathen influences. In view of these changed conditions, the priests in Babylon should have been quick to discern in the issuance of the decree a special call to them to return to Jerusalem. PK 613.1"
"And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not."
The EGW passage discusses the need for teachers and leaders after the captivity, and the importance of teaching the law. Ezra 7:25 speaks of Ezra appointing magistrates and judges to teach the law. There's a clear thematic parallel in the emphasis on teaching and administering God's law, especially in the context of Ezra's work.
"And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the Lord your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law."
The EGW passage discusses the need for teachers of the people. Nehemiah 8:9 mentions Ezra and the Levites teaching the people. While not a direct quote, there's a thematic parallel in the emphasis on teaching the people the law after the return from exile.