I believe that education is the greatest equalizer; thus, I will continue to fight to equalize the playing field in an educational atmosphere that is not always level! Erin Gruwell atmospherecontinueeducation Change image and share on social
I grew up in a very progressive family and with a great educational system, and I asked myself, 'Why doesn't everybody have these opportunities for a good education? So why not give back to these kids who didn't grow up with the same privileges I had?' Erin Gruwell askbackeducation share on social
I was going to show my kids that no matter what happened with their parents, parole officers and other teachers, I wouldn't give up on them. I let them know it matters to me that you come to class, it matters to me that you try, it matters to me when you succeed. Erin Gruwell classgivehappen share on social
Education is such a noble profession, it's a wonderful way to serve. Erin Gruwell educationnobleprofession Change image and share on social
Some teachers feel that if they ask for emotional help, they're a failure. But teaching is a team sport. Erin Gruwell emotionalfailurefeel Change image and share on social
I think a lot of teachers feel like they're teaching to a test. Our response is you teach to a student, you really teach to the kid. Erin Gruwell feelkidlot Change image and share on social
I am a teacher born and bred, and I believe in the advocacy of teachers. It's a calling. We want our students to feel impassioned and empowered. Erin Gruwell advocacybearbreed Change image and share on social
When you're too robotic and scripted, the students tune you out. So I always tried to use different learning modalities - kinesthetic, auditory, visual, whatever might bring learning to life. Erin Gruwell auditorybringkinesthetic Change image and share on social
I believe that all students, when asked to be accountable for their actions and to be socially aware citizens, will become agents for change! Erin Gruwell accountableactionagent Change image and share on social
Paying to teach in the trenches was like putting my face through a cutout hole at a carnival while a quarterback threw pies at me. At least with a carnival, I'd see it coming. Erin Gruwell carnivalcomecutout Change image and share on social