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Erin Gruwell Quotes

I believe that everyone has a story, and it is important that we encourage all students to tell theirs Picture Quote #1

That’s the beauty of education, kids taking lessons out of the classroom and back into their own world where they can positively affect their family, their friends, and their greater community Picture Quote #1

I was going to show my kids that no matter what happened with their parents, parole officers and other teachers, I wouldn’t give up on them. I let them know it matters to me that you come to class, it matters to me that you try, it matters to me when you succeed Picture Quote #1

The stories my pupils told me were astonishing. One told how he had witnessed his cousin being shot in the back five times; another how his parents had died of AIDS. Another said that he’d probably been to more funerals than parties in his young life. For me - someone who had had an idyllic, happy childhood - this was staggering Picture Quote #1

Some teachers feel that if they ask for emotional help, they’re a failure. But teaching is a team sport Picture Quote #1

Writing is powerful. Whether it’s a little girl hiding from the Nazis in an attic, or Amnesty International writing letters on behalf of political prisoners, the power of telling stories is usually what causes change Picture Quote #1

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I grew up in a very progressive family and with a great educational system, and I asked myself, ‘Why doesn’t everybody have these opportunities for a good education? So why not give back to these kids who didn’t grow up with the same privileges I had? Picture Quote #1

I have learned that, although I am a good teacher, I am a much better student, and I was blessed to learn valuable lessons from my students on a daily basis. They taught me the importance of teaching to a student - and not to a test Picture Quote #1

I believe that all students, when asked to be accountable for their actions and to be socially aware citizens, will become agents for change! Picture Quote #1

Evil prevails when good people do nothing Picture Quote #1

Ruining is a gift.. it’s the way of changing Picture Quote #1

Silence ensures that history repeats itself Picture Quote #1

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Writing really evokes empathy in a way very few things can do Picture Quote #1

Education is such a noble profession, its a wonderful way to serve Picture Quote #1

I realized if you can change a classroom, you can change a community, and if you change enough communities you can change the world Picture Quote #1

I believe that education is the greatest equalizer; thus, I will continue to fight to equalize the playing field in an educational atmosphere that is not always level! Picture Quote #1

I am a teacher born and bred, and I believe in the advocacy of teachers. It’s a calling. We want our students to feel impassioned and empowered Picture Quote #1

It’s not enough to be tolerant... now we’re finally moving towards the idea of acceptance Picture Quote #1

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It would be easy to become a victim of our circumstances and continue feeling sad, scared or angry; or instead, we could choose to deal with injustice humanely and break the chains of negative thoughts and energies, and not let ourselves sink into it Picture Quote #1

No matter what race we are, what ethnic background, sexual orientation, or what views we may have, we are all human. Unfortunately, not all humans see it that way Picture Quote #1

Society just doesn’t care about young people anymore, even if we are the future Picture Quote #1

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I believe that everyone has a story, and it is important that we encourage all students to tell theirs. (Erin Gruwell Quotes) That’s the beauty of education, kids taking lessons out of the classroom and back into their own world where they can positively affect their family, their friends, and their greater community. (Erin Gruwell Quotes) I was going to show my kids that no matter what happened with their parents, parole officers and other teachers, I wouldn’t give up on them. I let them know it matters to me that you come to class, it matters to me that you try, it matters to me when you succeed. (Erin Gruwell Quotes) The stories my pupils told me were astonishing. One told how he had witnessed his cousin being shot in the back five times; another how his parents had died of AIDS. Another said that he’d probably been to more funerals than parties in his young life. For me - someone who had had an idyllic, happy childhood - this was staggering. (Erin Gruwell Quotes) Some teachers feel that if they ask for emotional help, they’re a failure. But teaching is a team sport. (Erin Gruwell Quotes) Writing is powerful. Whether it’s a little girl hiding from the Nazis in an attic, or Amnesty International writing letters on behalf of political prisoners, the power of telling stories is usually what causes change. (Erin Gruwell Quotes) I grew up in a very progressive family and with a great educational system, and I asked myself, ‘Why doesn’t everybody have these opportunities for a good education? So why not give back to these kids who didn’t grow up with the same privileges I had? (Erin Gruwell Quotes) I have learned that, although I am a good teacher, I am a much better student, and I was blessed to learn valuable lessons from my students on a daily basis. They taught me the importance of teaching to a student - and not to a test (Erin Gruwell Quotes) I believe that all students, when asked to be accountable for their actions and to be socially aware citizens, will become agents for change! (Erin Gruwell Quotes) Evil prevails when good people do nothing (Erin Gruwell Quotes) Ruining is a gift.. it’s the way of changing (Erin Gruwell Quotes) Silence ensures that history repeats itself (Erin Gruwell Quotes) Writing really evokes empathy in a way very few things can do (Erin Gruwell Quotes) Education is such a noble profession, its a wonderful way to serve (Erin Gruwell Quotes) I realized if you can change a classroom, you can change a community, and if you change enough communities you can change the world (Erin Gruwell Quotes) I believe that education is the greatest equalizer; thus, I will continue to fight to equalize the playing field in an educational atmosphere that is not always level! (Erin Gruwell Quotes) I am a teacher born and bred, and I believe in the advocacy of teachers. It’s a calling. We want our students to feel impassioned and empowered (Erin Gruwell Quotes) It’s not enough to be tolerant... now we’re finally moving towards the idea of acceptance (Erin Gruwell Quotes) It would be easy to become a victim of our circumstances and continue feeling sad, scared or angry; or instead, we could choose to deal with injustice humanely and break the chains of negative thoughts and energies, and not let ourselves sink into it (Erin Gruwell Quotes) No matter what race we are, what ethnic background, sexual orientation, or what views we may have, we are all human. Unfortunately, not all humans see it that way (Erin Gruwell Quotes) Society just doesn’t care about young people anymore, even if we are the future (Erin Gruwell Quotes)