There is nothing so costly as ignorance.
Horace MannRead
We need to understand that every time an elementary teacher captures the imagination of a child through the arts or music of language this nation gets a little stronger.
Interpretation
Engaging children in the arts strengthens society.
This quote emphasizes the importance of arts and music in education, highlighting how capturing a child's imagination through creative subjects not only enriches their learning experience but also contributes to the overall strength of the nation. When children are inspired by these forms of expression, they develop critical thinking, creativity, and social skills that are essential for a thriving society.
In practice
During a teacher training seminar to emphasize the importance of arts in elementary education.
There is nothing so costly as ignorance.
Studying design has made me a much, much more astute observer of this aspect of business. And I'm working mightily to improve my empathic skills. I've dramatically improved my ability to read facial expressions - and I'm trying to be a better, more attentive listener.
...the source of all great mathematics is the special case, the concrete example. It is frequent in mathematics that every instance of a concept of seemingly generality is, in essence, the same as a small and concrete special case.
... bums on the outside, libraries inside.
I think I would abolish schools which systematically inculcate sectarian beliefs.
This crippling of individuals I consider the worst evil of capitalism. Our whole educational system suffers from this evil. An exaggerated competitive attitude is inculcated into the student, who is trained to worship acquisitive success as a preparation for his future.
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