Education Quotes
“We need to drive down requirements for the schools. In the 19th century, we increased the quality of the schools by higher education saying, 'You can't come in unless you have these skills, unless you've taken these courses.' We did that in Wisconsin when I was there, it helped to transform the secondary school system.”
“Fully 57 percent of American college students are women. Life insurance companies sell more policies to women than to men. As women continue to draw on experience and education, they're accelerating their numbers in upper management, too.”
-- Suzanne Fields
“An education program is, by definition, a societal program. Work should be done at school, rather than at home.”
-- Francois Hollande
“To throw obstacles in the way of a complete education is like putting out the eyes.”
-- Elizabeth Cady Stanton
“But the best thing Washington can do for education is realize that our role is limited. Washington must keep its promises, but let those who know our childrens' names- parents, teachers and school board members- make education decisions.”
-- Mark Kennedy