January 25, 2012

A great teacher can offer an escape from poverty to the child who dreams beyond his circumstance. Every person in this chamber can point to a teacher who changed the trajectory of their lives. Most teachers work tirelessly, with modest pay, sometimes digging into their own pocket for school supplies - just to make a difference. Teachers matter. So instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo, let’s offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on the job, and reward the best ones. In return, grant schools flexibility: To teach with creativity and passion; to stop teaching to the test; and to replace teachers who just aren’t helping kids learn.

President Obama. 

If you want to make a difference, please start with our youth. Only 8% of American students in low-income communities will receive a college education versus 80% of students in higher-income communities. The only difference between these kids is the money their parents and neighbors make. This simple fact changes the whole trajectory of their lives.

If you want to make a difference, please consider Teach For America.

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    What the above person said. I hope y’all realize how important this is.