Every kid needs a champion

One of the most empowering and thought provoking videos I have ever seen.

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Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion

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My Favourite Quotes


"We know why kids job out poverty, low attendance, negative peer influences"

"No significant leaning can occur without a significant relationship...kids don't learn from someone they don't like" 

"You outta just throw in a few simple things...simple things like apologizing" 

"You were chosen to be in my class because I am the best teacher and you are the best students"

"I am somebody!"

"I deserve the education I get here"

"You say it long enough it starts to be apart of you"

"Minus 18 sucks all the life out of you, plus 2 says I ain't all bad"

"Will you like all of your children, of course not..you wont like them all, the tough ones show up for a reason...although you wont like them all the key is they can never ever know it"

"Teaching and learning should bring joy"

"Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them"