If a child is going to grow into a truly special adult–someone who thinks, considers other points of view, has an open mind, and possesses the abilit…

- Rafe Esquith

I don't think we expect enough of students. They just need someone to show them the way.

- Rafe Esquith

Most of us have participated in the trust exercise in which one person falls back and is caught by a peer. Even if the catch is made a hundred times …

- Rafe Esquith

I want my students to love to read. Reading is not a subject. Reading is a foundation of life, an activity that people who are engaged with the world…

- Rafe Esquith

When the kids see the poverty in their neighborhood, but they see these successful kids who come from the countries they come from, come from Mexico,…

- Rafe Esquith

With better vision, we sacrifice for students for whom that sacrifice will most likely pay off. I'm sorry to say this, but there are times when even …

- Rafe Esquith

Good teachers are an endangered species because they're giving up because of the tests and everything.

- Rafe Esquith

The reason I love teaching, it's like being a miner. I find all these undiscovered jewels and, with the right motivation, they're amazed at what they…

- Rafe Esquith

Never compare one student's test score to another's. Always measure a child's progress against her past performance. There will always be a better re…

- Rafe Esquith