We're used to the characteristics of social media - participation, connection, instant gratification - and when school doesn't offer the same, it's easy to tune out. Adora Svitak characteristicconnectioneasy Change image and share on social
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of family encouragement - not just for me, but for everyone. Adora Svitak emphasizeencouragementfamily Change image and share on social
I was thrilled to be able to read at three. I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did. Adora Svitak lovereadthink Change image and share on social
Like probably a lot of people, I came away from watching films like 'Miss Representation' and 'Half the Sky' with the realization that the battle for women's rights is not over, especially not globally, and that the moral imperative of our century is to achieve full rights for everyone regardless of gender. Adora Svitak achievebattlecentury share on social
Make sure that your kids or the kids in your life have an opportunity to share their ideas, and to teach you something about what we know. Adora Svitak ideakidlife Change image and share on social
Students read for tests and because their parents ask them to, but I think it's very important to tell children that you can read for fun, too, and to understand human spirit. It builds empathy. Adora Svitak buildchildempathy Change image and share on social
As we grow up in more technology-enriched environments filled with laptops and smart phones, technology is not just becoming a part of our daily lives - it's becoming a part of each and every one of us. Adora Svitak dailyenrichenvironment 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
My parents homeschooled my sister and me for many years. Why? Because the local school insisted that I, being three, should go to preschool, and my sister, being five, should go to kindergarten. The problem? You learn your alphabet in preschool, and I was already reading chapter books. Adora Svitak alphabetbookchapter 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