A lot of negative words adults call the young, like 'naive,' 'impulsive' and 'way too connected online,' are all things we can turn into strengths to help us. — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
Young people are often asked, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' and given advice about how to lead meaningful adult lives, but where's the encouragement to lead meaningful lives right now? — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
America, you're sending girls a mixed message. On one hand, you're saying to have positive body image and love who we are; on the… — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
We need to reward the 'thankless job' of substitute teaching with better pay and chances for permanent positions. I look forward to the day… — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
I was thrilled to be able to read at three. I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did. — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
To try to teach ignoring technology is to ignore the progress that we have made over the last century. If school is preparation for… — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
My parents homeschooled my sister and me for many years. Why? Because the local school insisted that I, being three, should go to preschool,… — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
As we grow up in more technology-enriched environments filled with laptops and smart phones, technology is not just becoming a part of our daily… — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
The point of my work is to make it clear that all youth can make 'big miracles' happen. — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
I think that my peers deserve more than products to buy wrapped up in advertising. We need ideas to share and causes to believe… — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
If I had my way, I'd end all wars and poverty. We should all be more aware of what's going on in the world… — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
I do wear a lot of hats, and sometimes people get confused with all that I do, but one thing that I am extraordinarily… — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
Success on the front of women's rights will look like a world not only with obvious advances - where no girl is denied access… — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
We're used to the characteristics of social media - participation, connection, instant gratification - and when school doesn't offer the same, it's easy to… — Adora Svitak Copy Share Image
