To push for excellence today without continuing to push for access for less privileged students is to undermine the crucial but incomplete gains that have been made. Equity and excellence cannot be divided.
Ernest L. BoyerRead
To put it simply, school readiness means creating in this country a public love of children.
Interpretation
What this quote means
School readiness involves fostering a nationwide appreciation for children.
Ernest L. Boyer encapsulates the idea that for children to be truly ready for school, there must be an underlying public affection and commitment to nurturing their potential. This love for children not only prepares them academically but also socially and emotionally, creating an environment where they can thrive and succeed. It emphasizes the importance of community support and understanding in the holistic development of children before they enter a formal education setting.
Themes
School ReadinessChildrenEducationLoveCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher might use this quote in a speech to emphasize the importance of community support in education.
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A poor surgeon hurts one person at a time. A poor teacher hurts 130.
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