The idea there were kids out there who didn't love to read and write just as much as I did struck me. So I went around schools and tried to make other kids love to read and write. Adora Svitak ideakidlove Change image and share on social
We always reference kids but very rarely ask their opinion. Our inexperience might be what gives us the ability to teach our elders something, due to the fact that we are not jaded or cynical. Adora Svitak abilitycynicaldue Change image and share on social
I do wear a lot of hats, and sometimes people get confused with all that I do, but one thing that I am extraordinarily passionate about is furthering women's rights. I think it's something that's incredibly important, not just for girls everywhere but also boys to get involved in. Adora Svitak boyconfuseextraordinarily share on social
I would love it if we made more comparisons between current issues and issues of the past. Maybe we'd realize that sometimes 'current issues' and 'past issues' are one and the same. Our world's people still fight over natural resources, kill in the name of religion, occupy regions and give them up - just as we did 'so long ago.' Adora Svitak agocomparisoncurrent share on social
My family joke that I'm really a very senior person who accidentally happens to be 11. Adora Svitak accidentallyfamilyjoke Change image and share on social
Any good teacher knows how important it is to connect with students and understand our culture. Adora Svitak connectculturegood Change image and share on social
The current concept of prom just seems so empty. Teenagers get dressed up to go to a dance at a fancy location. It encourages social inclusion or exclusion based on your ability or inability to snag a date. Adora Svitak abilitybaseconcept share on social
In many countries, schools are preparing students to participate in a democratic environment; yet schools themselves tend to be extremely autocratic, with all high-level decisions being made by adults. Adora Svitak adultautocraticcountry share on social
We need to reward the 'thankless job' of substitute teaching with better pay and chances for permanent positions. I look forward to the day when no student comes home saying, 'I didn't learn much today... we had a sub.' Adora Svitak chancedayforward share on social
Since the age of four, I've been exploring what I can do with the written word: everything from championing literacy and youth voice to raising awareness about world hunger. Adora Svitak ageawarenesschampion Change image and share on social