I don't teach writing classes anymore, and I'm really glad I don't, because I would feel very strange about telling people, 'Go out there and be a writer, and make a living from it.'
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The role of the teacher remains the highest calling of a free people. To the teacher, America entrusts her most precious resource, her children; and asks that they be prepared ... to face the rigors of individual participation in a democratic society.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Teaching is a vital and esteemed profession that shapes future generations.
In this quote, Shirley Hufstedler emphasizes the significant responsibility of a teacher in a democratic society. By highlighting that teachers are entrusted with the care and education of children, she underscores their pivotal role in preparing students to actively engage and contribute to the community, reflecting the value that society places on education and the nurturing of young minds.
Themes
TeacherEducationChildrenDemocracyResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a graduation ceremony, emphasizing the impact of educators on shaping responsible citizens.
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