Most certification today is pure ‘credentialism.’ It must begin to reflect our demand for excellence, not our appreciation of parchment.
Quote, saying and phrase by: William John Bennett
Our common language is … English. And …
Our common language is … English. And our common task is to ensure that our non-English-speaking children learn this common language.
Quote, saying and phrase by: William John Bennett
The elementary school must assume as its…
The elementary school must assume as its sublime and most solemn responsibility the task of teaching every child in it to read. Any school that does not accomplish this has failed.
Quote, saying and phrase by: William John Bennett
The secretary of education does not work…
The secretary of education does not work for the education establishment. The secretary works for the American people.
Quote, saying and phrase by: William John Bennett
The shortage of student loans may requir…
The shortage of student loans may require … divestiture of certain sorts-stereo divestiture, automobile divestiture, three-weeks-at-the-beach divestiture.
Quote, saying and phrase by: William John Bennett
There are no menial jobs, only menial at…
There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.
Quote, saying and phrase by: William John Bennett