How can we do our best when we are spending our energies trying to make others lose - and fearing that they will make us lose?

Students should not only be trained to live in a democracy when they grow up; they should have the chance to live in one today.

Independence is useful, but caring attitudes and behaviors shrivel up in a culture where each person is responsible only for himself.

Grades are a subjective rating masquerading as an objective evaluation.

Each time I visit such a classroom, where the teacher is more interested in creating a democratic community than in maintaining her position of authority, I’m convinced all over again that moving away from consequences and rewards isn’t just realistic - it’s the best way to help kids grow into good learners and good people.

When test scores go up, we should worry, because of how poor a measure they are of what matters, and what you typically sacrifice in a desperate effort to raise scores.

Being a team player should not imply a demand for simple obedience and conformity.