Adora Svitak We’re used to the characteristics of social media – participation, connection, instant gratification – and when school doesn’t offer the same, it’s easy to tune out. – Adora Svitak Characteristics Quotes Connection Quotes Easy Quotes Gratification Quotes Instant Quotes Media Quotes Offer Quotes Participation Quotes School Quotes Social Quotes Tune Quotes My family joke that I’m really a very senior person who accidentally happens to be 11. In many countries, schools are preparing students to participate in a democratic environment; yet schools themselves tend to be extremely autocratic, with all high-level decisions being made by adults.
John Key My mother had an incredibly strong accent – although I couldn’t hear it – and she was the main person there, so I’ll have learnt to speak English from her. – John Key
Rachel Bloom The effort of every time I put out a video, it was like, ‘Okay, I’ve got to put it on my Facebook, I’ve got to put it on my website, what’s the view count now? What’s the view count now? What’s the view count now?’ You get obsessive with it. – Rachel Bloom
David CameronIndependence Britain is characterized not just by its independence but, above all, by its openness. – David Cameron
Ruby Bridges I felt like there was something I needed to do – speaking to kids and sharing my story with them and helping them understand racism has no place in the minds and hearts of children. – Ruby Bridges
Shooter Jennings The smartest thing I’ve done for my kids is writing a song about a holiday. Every year after that, even after I’m gone, they’ll get a small check from the play it gets around the Fourth. – Shooter Jennings
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