The best instruction is that which uses the least words sufficient for the task.

To stimulate life, leaving it free to unfold itself, that is the first duty of the educator.

Many people must have noticed the intense attention given by children to the conversation of grown-ups when they cannot possibly be understanding a word of what they hear. They are trying to get hold of words, and they often demonstrate this fact by repeating joyously some word which they have been able to grasp.

The development of language is part of the development of the personality, for words are the natural means of expressing thoughts and establishing understanding between people.

I'm forming a charitable institution for education.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos owes Ohio $5.3 million for campaign finance violations, and Mike DeWine's office refuses to collect the fine.

Teachers know how to improve education, but they are a voice that is consistently overlooked or ignored.

Our focus going forward is on sectors where the life of China's middle class can be upgraded: health, travel, leisure, education, and the Internet. We call it marrying China's growth with global resources.