Students do not need to be labeled or measured any more than they are. They don't need more Federal funds, grants, and gimmicks. What they need from us is common sense, dedication, and bright, energetic teachers who believe that all… — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
The more monies we spend, the less children learn; because the more machines we have there, the more gadgets, the more gimmicks, the less children have to really think - the less they have to use their innate abilities, their… — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
Praise is essential in developing the right attitude toward learning and toward school. — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
Kids don't fail. Teachers fail, school systems fail. The people who teach children that they are failures, they are the problem. — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
You can't find me 20 children in Chicago, I don't care which section you go in - you can be on Michigan Avenue or… — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
A person cannot all of a sudden become good at what they do just by switching streams. — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
There isn't a certain time we should set aside to talk about God. God is part of our every waking moment — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
Once children learn how to learn, nothing is going to narrow their mind. — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
Determination and perseverance move the world; thinking that others will do it for you is a sure way to fail. — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
Students do not need to be labeled or measured any more than they are. They don't need more Federal funds, grants, and gimmicks. What… — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
One of the things that even wealthy children need is an education, and I think the problems I saw really have nothing to do… — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
I don't have to be accountable to some authority, which is why I don't take federal funds. I don't want anyone's monies unless they're… — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
There is a lot of money to be made from miseducation, from the easy to read easy to learn textbooks, workbooks, teacher manuals, educational… — Marva Collins Copy Share Image
