Children Quote by Keith Joseph
““We need to develop within our children and young people the capacity to respect the cultures and beliefs of the different groups that make up our society; and we need to develop the resolve to treat each other justly. Secondly, we must eliminate, so far as any society can, the under-achievement of many of our children and young people from all sections of the community. We need to raise the performance of all pupils and to tackle the obstacles to higher achievement which are common to all. But we also need to tackle those special factors which additionally may contribute to the under-achievement of many members of our ethnic minorities.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Education Policy Address, United Kingdom, 1970
The quote calls for fostering mutual respect among diverse cultural groups while addressing educational under‑achievement, especially among ethnic minorities, by raising overall standards and removing common and specific barriers.
In simple terms: Promote respect and improve education for all, focusing on minorities.
Key Takeaway
Ensure inclusive, high‑quality education.
Themes
education
equality
diversity
social justice
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schools
- community programs
- policy reform
- teacher training
- parent engagement
Key Concepts
cultural competence
systemic inequality
achievement gaps
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools balance universal standards with targeted support?
- What policies best reduce achievement gaps?
A Different Perspective
Addressing systemic bias and resource constraints can be difficult.
