"Education is to nourish your soul and transform your life."
Ruth Simmons, President of Brown University
My day of learning started with this quote. It was a perfect way to start a day exploring best ways to teach comprehension to students. In a room with about three hundred teachers I listened, talked, shared ideas,read, reflected, and was energized by Stephanie Harvey.
The other quote that stayed with me after I left today was:
" Every effort must be made in childhood to teach the young to use their own minds.For one thing is for sure:If they don't make up their own minds, someone will it for them. "
Eleanor Roosevelt
We ended the day enjoying a walk at Saltwater State Park with a spectacular view of Puget Sound.
We ended the day enjoying a walk at Saltwater State Park with a spectacular view of Puget Sound.
Sounds like you had a good trip. And that picture makes me want to go for a walk there!
ReplyDeleteEleanor Roosevelt's quote ought to be embossed on every blackboard in every school, and hung on every fridge in every home.
I felt the same way about the quote. I am going to hang it up on the door of the teacher lounge in a large font!!!!
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