Charles Best Quotes

We - our children need a quality public education.

I wasn't good at examinations, but I went to a very good secondary school - Bolton-on-Dearne - with wonderful teachers, who taught me drama and encouraged me in every way.

I went to a lovely school, and I got an incredible education. And I actually think that my education is what really sets me apart, 'cause I'm very smart.

Money buys the most experienced teachers, less-crowded classrooms, high-quality teaching materials, and after-school programs.

So I want my kids to go to public schools because I think it's a better education overall.

My education in the public schools of New York City between 1932 and 1944 was an excellent preparation for a life in science. Because of the Depression, these schools were able to attract a remarkably talented and dedicated collection of teachers who encouraged their students to strive for the highest levels of accomplishment.

I went to the public schools myself. And they were great for me.

Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.

I was born and raised in California and benefited from California's excellent public schools, from kindergarten through medical school.

I'm a proud product of the Massachusetts public schools.

Parents and grandparents ought to understand the importance of making sure the next generation excels - and charter schools have proven extraordinarily successful nearly everywhere they've been tried.

I have seen schools across the country working long and hard to embed a commitment to the unlimited development of every student into their cultures. The result, in terms of motivated learners and test scores, often is spectacular.

Getting a good education was of immense importance to my parents.

Whenever we've seen the kids in the most disadvantaged context truly excel, always it's been in classrooms and in whole schools where there is a clear vision of where the kids have the potential to be.

We are going to have the best educated American people in the world.

I definitely had a top-notch education.

When I was growing up, I was lucky to benefit from a first class education.

Education is not Democrat versus Republican. It's about doing the right things for the right reason for our kids.

I'm very jealous of my daughter's education. She's been inspired by her teachers, and nobody inspired me as a teenager.

Many more schools can be outstanding.

If you make the decision to send your kid to public school don't even look at private schools. Just shut the door. Just turn off the TV. And then you don't even have to worry about preschool. You have to worry about what's good for your kid, but you don't have to worry about how to position yourself.

Albuquerque is my home. I want my kids and all of our children to be able to go to any public or charter school and receive an excellent education.

We are fortunate to live an area that is blessed with outstanding schools and educators. We are proud of the quality of education that they provide to local students.

My family gave me the best in education.

Real Texans want their kids to have the best education possible, not the one politicians looking to brag about budget cuts have left us with.