They have this big book called the 'DSM-IV,' you know, that is supposedly written about crazy people, but I think it is a book that is written by crazy people!

What we get, and all we ever get, from the outside is information; how we choose to act on this information is up to us.

I think it is totally wrong and terribly harmful if education is defined as acquiring knowledge.

Prior to being allowed to enter the profession, prospective teachers should be asked to talk with a group of friendly students for at least half an hour and be able to engage them in an interesting conversation about any subject the prospective teacher wants to talk about.

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.

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

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