This is at the heart of all good education, where the teacher asks students to think and engages them in encouraging dialogues, constantly checking for understanding and growth.

When we label anyone 'bad', we will have more trouble dealing with him than if we could have settled for a lesser label.

When we depress, we believe we are the victims of a feeling over which we have no control.

The Compassionate Classroom is a fabulous book! If teachers will read it, they can transform their classrooms.

Sex is on the minds of most people, especially those who shouldn't be having it.

You can acquire a lot of knowledge without ever going to school.

If you want to change attitudes, start with a change in behavior. In other words, begin to act the part, as well as you can, of the person you would rather be, the person you most want to become. Gradually, the old, fearful person will fade away.