There's a lot of talk these days about giving children self-esteem. It's not something you can give; it's something they have to build.

until you got ice cream spilled on you, you’re not doing field work

You just have to decide if you're a Tigger or an Eeyore.

We need to make sure our students are exerting themselves. We need to praise them when they deserve it and to tell them honestly when they have it in them to work harder.

Take Time Out. It's not a real vacation if you're reading email or calling in for messages.

We've placed a lot of emphasis in this country on the idea of people's rights. That's how it should be, but it makes no sense to talk about rights without also talking about responsibilities.

It's easy to be smart when you are parodying smart people.