Community Quote by Howard Gardner
“The countries who do the best in international comparisons, whether it's Finland or Japan, Denmark or Singapore, do well because they have professional teachers who are respected, and they also have family and community which support learning.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Frames of Mind, 1983
Societies thrive when teachers are respected and communities support learning.
In simple terms: Respect for teachers and community boost education.
Invest in teacher respect and community support.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school reform
- parental involvement
- teacher training
- community programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities better support teachers?
- What policies reinforce teacher respect?
Resources alone cannot fix systemic inequities.