Thus we hope to teach mythology not as a study, but as a relaxation from study; to give our work the charm of a story-book, yet by means of it to impart a knowledge of an important branch of education. Thomas Bulfinch bookbranchcharm share on social
I didn't live at school, I lived where I could and studied what I enjoyed studying. I took what I wanted from that education but was making my first record at the same time. I don't know anyone from school. I was just leading a different life. I was really interested in writing and other things. Lana Del Rey educationenjoyinterest share on social
If you're going to have a public subsidy to education, vouchers are clearly a better way of delivering it. They should result in some loosening up and privatization of the government school system. Peter Brimelow delivereducationgovernment Change image and share on social
American colleges are now increasingly reflexive in maintaining politically correct dialogue over controversy, and some say universities have lost sight of education's ultimate purpose. John McLaughlin americancollegecontroversy Change image and share on social
When we home schooled my oldest, Jasper, in eighth grade, I saw how empowering it is for a child to learn in their own way. That rebooted my thinking about education. Suzy Amis childeducationeighth Change image and share on social
Freedom begins with what we teach our children. That is why Jews became a people whose passion is education, whose heroes are teachers and whose citadels are schools. Jonathan Sacks beginchildcitadel Change image and share on social
That's my suggestion for kids who want to act, by the way: Make sure it's really your choice, get out of it when it stops being fun, and get an education. Mara Wilson actchoiceeducation Change image and share on social
Men may be spoiled by education, even as they are spoiled by illiteracy. Education is the preparation of the mind for future work, hence men should be educated with special reference to the work. Timothy Thomas Fortune educateeducationfuture Change image and share on social
He who opens a school door, closes a prison. Victor Hugo closedooropen Change image and share on social
'No Child Left Behind' requires states and school districts to ensure that all students are learning and are reaching their highest potential. Special education students should not be left out of these accountability mechanisms. Dianne Feinstein accountabilitychilddistrict share on social