People have to live by rules in the world. Why do we pretend in school that they don't?
Marva CollinsI think what we've done is given children a lot of things that they didn't ask for instead of what they do want.
Marva CollinsTrust yourself. Think for yourself. Act for yourself. Speak for yourself. Be yourself. Imitation is suicide.
Marva CollinsStudents do not need to be labeled or measured any more than they are. They don't need more Federal funds, grants, and gimmicks. What they need from us is common sense, dedication, and bright, energetic teachers who believe that all children are achievers and who take personally the failure of any one child.
Marva Collins