A child's learning is a function more of the characteristics of his classmates than those of the teacher.

There are many examples in high schools which show something about the effects such competition might have.

It is clear from all these data that the interests of teenagers are not focused around studies, and that scholastic achievement is at most of minor importance in giving status or prestige to an adolescent in the eyes of other adolescents.

Particular individuals who might never consider dropping out if they were in a different high school might decide to drop out if they attended a school where many boys and girls did so.

I don't hang out with the glitteringly successful people; I hang out with people who've been friends for many years, and to some extent I feel my worldly success is a bit uncomfortable for them.

Education is the social bedrock for the hopes and dreams of our children and the foundation that is necessary for their future prosperity.

I think it's imperative to keep your focus on why you're in school. You're in school to get an education.

Do things you love; then success, possibly, will follow.