On assessment: measure what you value instead of valuing only what you can measure.

The bags that teachers carry home symbolize their guilt about the endless care they have to give.

Teachers who believe they can make a real difference in their students lives REALLY do.

On teacher education: induction into current mandates must not turn into seduction away from best practice.

The most important emotion in classrooms is surprise.

Service to others should be one of the most basic purposes of family life and schooling.

Schools cannot shut their gates and leave the outside world on the doorstep.