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
By creating so many illusory images of physical perfection, whether on store aisles or storefront ads, magazine covers or TV shows, we speak more to the profit margins of companies than the self-esteem of today's girls. Adora Svitak aislecompanycover share on social
I realise I'm still a child, though I do feel older. I recently did an on-line test called 'What's Your True Age?' My result was 50-60 years old. Adora Svitak agecallchild Change image and share on social
When I was little, I thought everyone in the world liked to read because it was so fun. But then I realised that was not exactly true. I want other kids to read and write more all over the world, because it helps them to understand things better. Adora Svitak funhelpkid share on social
To try to teach ignoring technology is to ignore the progress that we have made over the last century. If school is preparation for the real world - a real world that is increasingly technology-driven - then to ignore technology is to become obsolete. Adora Svitak centurydriveignore share on social
Ineffective substitute teaching is a problem that means thousands of hours of lost learning for America's students. It cannot be dismissed with a sigh and 'Just wait for the teacher to come back on Monday.' Adora Svitak americabackdismiss share on social
I wouldn't call myself a geek, but I do sometimes teach Mommy and Daddy stuff about computers. And I do watch TV, but only informative programmes like the news and documentaries. Adora Svitak callcomputerdaddy Change image and share on social
The first thing anyone can do, about any issue, is get informed. Adora Svitak informissuething Change image and share on social
The world needs opportunities for new leaders and new ideas. Kids need opportunities to lead and succeed. Are you ready to make the match? Because the world's problems shouldn't be the human family's heirloom. Adora Svitak familyheirloomhuman share on social
With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out. Adora Svitak expressflowidea Change image and share on social
