Edward Zigler, Aiding in formation of and first director of
Head Start
“High hopes made Head Start possible. Some of the hopes of
the mid-1960s were naïve; some led to inflated promises that no social program
could possibly deliver. But we need to recapture the hope, to believe once more
that it is possible to set the next generation of American children and
families on a course toward a better life” (Zigler).
Marian Wright Edelman, Founder of Children’s Defense Fund
“It is time to call the moral question about whether America
truly values and will stand up for children not just with words but with work;
not just with promises but with leadership and investment in child health,
early childhood education, after-school programs and family economic security;
not just with a speech or photo opportunity, but with sustained positive
commitment to meet child needs.” (Edelman)
•Quotes about passion,
motivation, and wisdom from the professionals
Louise Derman-Sparks, Professor Emeritus Pacific Oaks College,
CA
“The passion to create a safer more just world for all kids
is there and I suppose will be there until I die maybe even after that.”
(Sparks)
Sandy Escobido, Deputy Field Director Los Angeles Preschool
Advocacy Initiative California Community Foundation
“Purpose of grants is to train parents how to advocate for
their children. So when I go to these
meetings and actually see parents learning how to speak to policy makers,
learning to write letters, learning how to tell their story and share their
voice that is what keeps me motivated regardless of all the challenges going
on.” (Escobido)
Leticia Lara, LCSW Regional Manager Outreach and
Professional Development Zero to Three
“Parents needs supports with resources and access to
resources parents can thrive.” (Lara)
References
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2010).
The Passion for Early Childhood
[Webcast].
Baltimore, MD: Author.
Neugebauer, Roger. (2010, May/June). The Start of Head
Start. Exchange, 20-21. Retrieved from www.childcareexchange.com.
Wright Edelman, Marian.
(). Needed: A Massive Moral
Movement to Leave No Child Behind.
Intercultural Development Research Association. Retrieved from www.idra.org.
The words - High hopes made the Head Start possible. Its strong, bold, and great introduction for a quote: Their prays were answered!
ReplyDeleteHi Quandra
ReplyDeleteI like the quote that you chose from Miran Wright Edelman. She is certainly right because a parrot can talk. The phrase talk is cheap comes to mind also. It takes action to make a difference.
I like all the quotes that you shared this week. They all are inspiring to me to keep going so that I can make a difference.