If someone is told from the time they are a child that they can't learn or they are stupid, it's a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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It's only baby if you present it that way. If you say the color and texture will help them learn, they're eager.Debra Conner
It's hard to find volunteers who'll give five or six hours a week. Their commitment level is unbelievable.
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One of the reasons we have been so successful as a staff is every single staff person was a volunteer before being a staff member.
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I'm serious. If you have taught a child to tie his shoe you have the basic tools you need.
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Once somebody learns it's like a miracle to them. We tripled our students that year. We were visible and we had the money to add staff.
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Some adults feel intimidated by school, intimidated by the teacher, intimidated by the kind of homework their children are bringing home. It makes it difficult to be a part of things if you don't have the skills you need.
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