Bob Beauprez Quotes

Teachers tell me that they'd like to work more closely with parents.

I am confident that the vast majority of teachers will work with us towards achieving that goal.

Instead of unfairly demonizing teachers, we should be working with them to find solutions to the problems in our schools and make sure every child gets an outstanding public education.

When kids are met with the highest expectations and given the extra supports they need, they can be as motivated as kids anywhere.

As a former teacher and a mother and grandmother, I know firsthand the importance of a quality education.

As a former high school teacher and a student in a class of 60 urchins at St. Brigid's grammar school, I know that education is all about discipline and motivation. Disadvantaged students need extra attention, a stable school environment, and enough teacher creativity to stimulate their imaginations. Those things are not expensive.

The single most important thing in a child's performance is the quality of the teacher. Making sure a child spends the maximum amount of time with inspirational teachers is the most important thing.

We need to have close cooperation between schools and families.

Parents and grandparents ought to understand the importance of making sure the next generation excels - and charter schools have proven extraordinarily successful nearly everywhere they've been tried.

I have seen schools across the country working long and hard to embed a commitment to the unlimited development of every student into their cultures. The result, in terms of motivated learners and test scores, often is spectacular.

Our schools should be rewarding for all students.

Research shows that there is only half as much variation in student achievement between schools as there is among classrooms in the same school. If you want your child to get the best education possible, it is actually more important to get him assigned to a great teacher than to a great school.

I support high academic standards. Period.

I wasn't good at examinations, but I went to a very good secondary school - Bolton-on-Dearne - with wonderful teachers, who taught me drama and encouraged me in every way.

I believe we all agree that, for the health of Kansas, nothing is more important than education.

As an educator myself, I understand the profound effect that good teachers and a quality education have on the lives of our young people.

Quite a few, actually, are involved in education. They have had the same experience Hanna and I had: when they started having their own kids, they didn't want them to have a poor educational experience; they wanted them to enjoy school.

Money buys the most experienced teachers, less-crowded classrooms, high-quality teaching materials, and after-school programs.

Kids flourish if we get them to school every day.

There is nothing more valuable than great classroom instruction. But let's stop putting the whole burden on teachers. We also need better parents. Better parents can make every teacher more effective.

We know the parental support, community support, makes a difference. It's not just the metrics of testing and putting pressure on the schools and on the teachers.

I'm happy to be helping people that are passionate about empowering parents for student learning.

My education in the public schools of New York City between 1932 and 1944 was an excellent preparation for a life in science. Because of the Depression, these schools were able to attract a remarkably talented and dedicated collection of teachers who encouraged their students to strive for the highest levels of accomplishment.

I went to the public schools myself. And they were great for me.

The best teachers are those who keep students motivated, challenged and flourishing.