Community Quote by Colin Allred

I went to big, broken, under-resourced public schools, but we had a real sense of community, because those were days in the '50s and…

— Deval Patrick

Becoming a public figure gave me a platform to help people.

— Simon Weston

Being able to play sports in a school or public environment was everything for me - basketball, soccer, track.

— Harrison Barnes

I went to the public schools myself. And they were great for me.

— Anonymous

I have knocked at almost every door, from government offices to private companies, pleading for money and facilities to start my athletics school. It…

— P. T. Usha

I felt strongly that the government didn't care about schools and communities like mine and I wanted to do something about it.

— Rachel Reeves

My husband and I both attended public schools. We believe in the benefits, both individual and communal, of supporting public schools.

— Kim Brooks

But, once again, when I said I'm so grateful for my mom just being adamant about me staying in public school - that is…

— Regina King

I was sent to the regular public schools until I had to go to Belmont Hill. Because I wasn't doing anything. The public school…

— Paul Laffoley

I also meet with city officials, representatives from governors' offices, really anyone in that sort of position who has shown an interest in youth…

— Rafer Johnson

School was always a major player in my personal journey. It allowed me to open up to the world, and also social mobility. It…

— Najat Vallaud-Belkacem

Supporting myself at an early age was the best training for life I could have possibly received.

— Lea Thompson