Education Quote by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
““Along with the assortment of teachers we’ve had in room H-5, there have been more classroom aides than I can count. These aides—usually one guy to help with the boys and one lady to help with the girls—do stuff like take us to the bathroom (or change diapers on kids like Ashley and Carl), feed us at lunch, wheel us where we need to go, wipe mouths, and give hugs. I don’t think they get paid very much, because they never stay very long. But they should get a million dollars. What they do is really hard, and I don’t think most folks get that.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown (Atheneum Books for Young Readers)
The quote praises classroom aides for their demanding, often underappreciated work caring for children with special needs.
In simple terms: Aides work hard caring for kids and deserve great respect.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value the essential work of aides.
Themes
caregiving
education
appreciation
Mood
grateful
reflective
Type
testimonial
advocacy
When to use this quote
- school settings
- special needs classrooms
- parent meetings
Key Concepts
special education
empathy
labor value
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools better support and retain aides?
- What policies would improve their compensation?
A Different Perspective
Aides often face low pay and high turnover, limiting stability.
