What should we think of someone who never admits error, never entertains doubt but adheres unflinchingly to the same ideas all his life, regardless of new evidence? Doubt and skepticism are signs of rationality. When we are too certain of our opinions, we run the risk of ignoring any evidence that conflicts with our views. It is doubt that shows we are still thinking, still willing to reexamine hardened beliefs when confronted with new facts and new evidence.

Sometimes the most brilliant and intelligent minds do not shine in standardized tests because they do not have standardized minds.

We will continue to chase rainbows unless we recognize that they are rainbows and there is no pot of gold at the end of them

Going to school is not the same as going shopping. Parents should not be burdened with locating a suitable school for their child. They should be able to take their child to the neighborhood public school as a matter of course and expect that it has well-educated teachers and a sound educational program.

Accountability makes no sense when it undermines the larger goals of education.

One of the persistent ironies of reform is the impossibility of predicting the full consequences of change.

You can't lead your troops if your troops do not trust you.