One of the saddest things about US education is that the wisdom of our most successful teachers is lost to the profession when they retire.

Hunger not to have, but to be

A good aim surveys the present state of experience of pupils, and forming a tentative plan of treatment, keeps the plan constantly in view and yet modifies it as conditions develop. The aim, in short, is experimental, and hence constantly growing as it is tested in action.

All education which develops power to share effectively in social life is moral.

Art is not the possession of the few who are recognized writers, painters, musicians; it is the authentic expression of any and all individuality.

The teacher loses the position of external boss or dictator but takes on that of leader of group activities

Democracy has to be born anew every generation, and education is its midwife.