Class Quote by James S. Coleman

in our culture, the professional, and largely white, middle class is taken as a social norm - a bland and neutral mainstream - from…

— Barbara Ehrenreich

What all good teachers have in common, however, is that they set high standards for their students and do not settle for anything less.

— Marva Collins

In a high school, the norms act to hold down the achievements of those who are above average, so that the school's demands will…

— James S. Coleman

I think more and more respect has been accorded to teachers, and quite rightly so.

— Michael Gove

Instill respect for teachers.

— Henry Louis Gates

And when it comes to developing the high standards we need, it's time to stop working against our teachers and start working with them.…

— Barack Obama

The highest culture is not obtained from the teacher when at school or college, so much as by our ever diligent self-education when we…

— Samuel Smiles

Now, we believe that the majority of teachers in America know our system must be reformed, to put students first so that America can…

— Chris Christie

School standards need to rise a lot further if the full potential of all our young people, particularly those from poorer backgrounds, is to…

— Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis

If we use these common standards as the foundation for better schools, we can give all kids a robust curriculum taught by well prepared,…

— Randi Weingarten

Teachers deserve more respect than many give them, and more opportunities than the system affords them today.

— Betsy DeVos

Teachers still command great respect in the families and societies of many Asian cultures.

— Andy Hargreaves