Gabbie Stroud
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“The truth is I'm wary of parents and I think most teachers are. We've been hurt by you, and the trust is gone.”
― Dear Parents: Letters from the Teacher—your children, their education, and how you can help
― Dear Parents: Letters from the Teacher—your children, their education, and how you can help
“Participation ribbons and certificates devalue the achievements of place-getters. They also reinforce an idea that simply 'turning up' and 'having a go' is something that should warrant an external reward or validation. The fact is that turning up and having a go is the basic expectation of life; it doesn't need to be rewarded. Turning up and having a go should be its own reward.”
― Dear Parents: Letters from the Teacher—your children, their education, and how you can help
― Dear Parents: Letters from the Teacher—your children, their education, and how you can help
“Spin was the perfect metaphor for being a teacher. Slog your guts out and remain stationary.”
― The Things That Matter Most
― The Things That Matter Most
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