Early Childhood Professionals...Words that Inspire & Motivate...
This week's blog represents individuals that I have chosen as activists that have inspired and motivated me and many others with their words of inspiration, passion and commitment to the cause of education...all in the name of children...
Marian Wright Edelman- President and Founder of the CDF, Activist
“If we don't stand up for children,
then we don't stand for much.”
Marian Wright Edelman
President Lyndon B. Johnson
President Lyndon B. Johnson- 36th President. Has made a huge impact on legislation during his presidency. He declared the "War on Poverty" in 1964 & 1965, passing laws that were focused on education and implementing Head Start programs for children and families that were disadvantage. As a result of his passion to "make a difference", numerous programs for children have evolved.
Lyndon B. Johnson
"kids need the tools to know how to thrive and strive in the public schools system. it was a joyful experience...
"the passion to make, gave and in ways that truly nurtured their ability to grow and to develop to their fullest ability that the preschool years are critical, they are the first most influential period".
"the passion to create a safer, more just world and I suppose will be there until I die".
Barbara I love your Lyndon B Johnson Quote "Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity" What a great quote even now all these years later when we are still fighting for funding for education.
ReplyDeleteWow!! You have some of the most powerful quotes I have read in a long time. But the one I will select is by Marian Wright Edelmn: " If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand up for much". This is such a true statement that I don't think is said more often. It will take many more years to get this across to society. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe quotes you have posted have powerful words indeed. One of my favorite of all times is Marian Wright Edelmn too. Thank you for your great blogs and quotes.I learned a lot from them! Great job!
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