Class Quote by Evelyn Waugh
“We class schools into four grades: leading school, first-rate school, good school and school.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Decline and Fall, 1928
Schools can be ranked by quality, but such labels oversimplify complex educational experiences.
In simple terms: School rankings are reductive.
Look beyond simple labels.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parent meetings
- school choice
- policy debates
- teacher hiring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors truly define a good school?
- How can you assess school quality personally?
Labels may ignore individual student needs.