Laura Bush Quotes on Education (13 Quotes)

I also want to encourage anybody who was affected by Hurricane Corina to make sure their children are in school.

A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.

This is the week for people to hear what teachers need -- what they need, what they want from their government, what they need and want from their communities (and) parents. From everybody that should work and support teachers.

Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.

Historic preservation has an important place in America. 'Preserve America' promotes education, historical preservation and economic development while encouraging a greater appreciation of our national treasure from monuments and buildings to landscapes and main streets.

The question we must answer now is how do we nurture the development of the next generation of women leaders in Africa and worldwide. The answer begins with education. ... Educated children grow up to be adults who have more opportunities to work, to support their families, and to fully participate in the life of their communities.

I miss teaching. I love teaching. And I have the opportunity, because I visit schools all the time, to still read with children and work with children.

It's very important to get your children in school. It gives children a sense of normalcy.

It's just going to be a great celebration. I think every one of us -- every parent and every community leader -- needs ... to show children and young people that reading is very important.

I believe that women everywhere share the same dreams to be educated, to live in peace, to enjoy good health, to be prosperous and to be heard. And, of course, these dreams start with the education of girls.

It's really very important to make sure that all the schools on the Gulf Coast are back up and running, and have safe places for children to play. That'll bring parents back if they know their children will be safe.

Even though progress has been made, there's more to do, ... There are still people in our society who hurt. There's still prejudice holding people back. There's still a school system that doesn't elevate every child so they can learn. There's still a need for us to hear the words of Martin Luther King to make sure the hope of America extends its reach into every neighborhood across this land.

made extraordinary efforts to make sure that the children who have been upset by this hurricane are able to find some comfort and some solace in the midst of their anguish by being able to go to a school.