I like the word OLD. Not senior, that's for proms. Older? Older than whom? 'Old' is honorable and ripe — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
I like the word OLD. Not senior, that's for proms. Older? Older than whom? 'Old' is honorable and ripe — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
“What makes you think you’re so special? Just because you’re a teacher? What he was really saying was: You are so special. You are… — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
“How can you wish on a turkey wishbone with a man who is capable of correcting a love letter?” — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
Education is not a product: mark, diploma, job, money-in that order; it is a process, a never-ending one. — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
A teacher is frequently the only adult in the pupil's environment who treats him with respect. — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
I am writing this during my lunch period, because I need to reach towards the outside world of sanity, because I am overwhelmed by… — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
Learning is a process of mutual discovery for teacher and pupil. Keep an open mind to their unexpected responses. — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
When giving comes directly from the heart, it can never disappoint or embarrass. — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
Children are the true connoisseurs. What’s precious to them has no price, only value. — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
“But I am busiest outside of my teaching classes. Do you know any other business or profession where highly-skilled specialists are required to tally… — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
Mythology is studied in the school system because most of us come from it. — Bel Kaufman Copy Share Image
