The wrong things are predominantly stressed in the schools - things remote from the student's experience and need.

Why, it is as easy to teach the name of an idea, if it is clearly formulated in the child's mind, as to teach the name of an object.

Certain periods in history suddenly lift humanity to an observation point where a clear light falls upon a world previously dark.

My heart is singing for joy this morning! A miracle has happened! The light of understanding has shone upon my little pupil's mind, and behold, all things are changed!

Is it not true, then, that my life with all its limitation touches at many points the life of the World Beautiful? Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be, therein to be content.

I think that there are some teachers that do a very good job of incorporating culture and history. And there are some teachers who could use a little more help in that area.

A strenuous effort must be made to train young people to think for themselves and take independent charge of their lives.