Children Quote by Betsy DeVos
“Our nation's commitment is to provide a quality education to every child to serve the public common good. Accordingly, we must shift the paradigm to think of education funding as investments made in individual children, not in institutions or buildings.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Policy Address, 2018
Education should be framed as an investment in each child’s potential rather than in facilities, shifting focus to personal development.
In simple terms: Invest in children, not just schools.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize funding that directly benefits students.
Themes
education
equity
investment
policy
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- school budgeting
- legislative reform
- parental involvement
Key Concepts
human capital
individual development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can funding models be restructured to target individual needs?
- What metrics best measure investment returns in education?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may be hindered by existing institutional structures.
