Diane Ravitch

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

"A nation's future depends upon the extent to which it educates its children."

"Public education is not just another consumer product; it is a public good, funded by taxpayers for the benefit of all."

"Teachers are the foundation of a democratic society."

"We should not let tests and metrics diminish the purposes of education."

"The purpose of education is to create independent, critical thinking citizens."

"Standardized testing has narrowed our schools and diminished our children's education."

"Every child deserves an education that develops their unique talents and abilities."

"History teaches us that change requires courage and persistence."

"Knowledge without wisdom is like a ship without a rudder."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"Democracy requires an educated citizenry."

"We must fight for public education as we fight for democracy itself."

"Art and music are not luxuries; they are essential to human development."

"A good teacher is like a candle: it consumes itself to light the way for others."

"Inequality in education creates inequality in society."

"The privatization of education threatens the common good."

"True courage is standing up for what you believe, even when others oppose you."

"Wisdom comes from experience and reflection on that experience."

"We should measure education by what students can do, not just test scores."

"Children learn best when they are engaged and inspired, not when they are tested."

"The love of learning is the most important quality a teacher can inspire."

"History is not a set of facts to memorize; it is a story to understand."

"Freedom requires an informed and educated public."

"We must preserve the humanities in our schools and universities."

"The purpose of literacy is to enable people to participate in democracy."

"Teaching is not a technical skill; it is an art that requires imagination and creativity."

"A just society invests in the education of all its children."

"Science and reason must guide our policies, not ideology."

"The greatest gift we can give our children is a love of learning."