Accepted Quote by Alfie Kohn
“The difference between a good educator and a great educator is that the former figures out how to work within the constraints of traditional policies and accepted assumptions, whereas the latter figures out how to change whatever gets in the way of doing right by kids. 'But we've always...', 'But the parents will never...', 'But we can't be the only school in the area to...' - all such protestations are unpersuasive to great educators. If research and common sense argue for doing things differently, then the question isn't whether to change course but how to make it happen.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Schools We Need, 2015
Great educators reshape systems, not just work within them, to prioritize children's needs.
In simple terms: Great teachers change the system for kids.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for policies that truly benefit students.
Themes
education
leadership
reform
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
educational
activist
When to use this quote
- school board meetings
- teacher workshops
- community forums
Key Concepts
systemic change
child-centered learning
policy advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What constraints hinder innovative teaching?
- How can you mobilize support for change?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched policies can be slow and met with resistance.
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