Accomplish Quote by William Bennett
“The elementary school must assume as its sublime and most solemn responsibility the task of teaching every child in it to read. Any school that does not accomplish this has failed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Policy Address, William Bennett, 1995
Education's highest duty is ensuring every child learns to read; failure to do so means the school has not fulfilled its core purpose.
In simple terms: Schools must teach all children to read.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize literacy for every student.
Themes
education
literacy
responsibility
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
policy
educational
When to use this quote
- elementary curriculum
- teacher training
- parent engagement
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Pedagogy
equity
foundational skills
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools ensure reading instruction reaches every child?
- What support do teachers need to achieve this goal?
A Different Perspective
Resources and funding constraints can hinder universal literacy initiatives.
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