Believe Quote by John Dewey
“I believe that in the ideal school we have the reconciliation of the individualistic and the institutional ideals.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Democracy and Education, 1916
An ideal school balances personal freedom with collective responsibility, merging individual aspirations with institutional goals.
In simple terms: Schools should unite personal and communal aims.
Foster collaborative individuality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom design
- policy making
- teacher training
- community projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools nurture both personal creativity and social cohesion?
- What structures support this balance?
Balancing autonomy and conformity can be difficult.