The only thing that everyone needs to look out for is keeping the students reading through high school and thereafter.
Dave EggersHe was feeling buoyant, flexible. He wanted to go jogging. He stood. He couldn't go jogging. He called room service and ordered a basket of breads and pastries.
Dave EggersYou know, it's been proven that 35 to 40 hours a year with one-on-one attention, a student can get one grade level higher
Dave EggersIn all my life I'd never been approached this way, the car pulling up, the Where you going? It was something I wish had happened hundreds of times. I was a looker - someone who looked over at every car at every traffic light, hoping something would happen, and almost never finding anyone looking back - always everyone looking forwards, and every time I felt stupid. Why should people look at you? Why should they care?
Dave Eggers