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October 21, 2018 by Andrea Gribble 3 Comments

“Who are you quoting?”

Just one of the thought-provoking comments from Brian Woodland at this summer’s virtual summer camp event here at #SS4EDU. Brian is a passionate advocate of public schools who spent an hour talking about inclusion. He encouraged us to find joy in inclusion as public relations and social media experts.

So who are you quoting? Where do you find your best quotes, beyond the traditional ones from DWM (Dead White Men)? Below you will find 20 inspirational quotes to use in your #MotivationalMonday posts. We hope you are inspired to search for more!

• Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. – Maya Angelou

• How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. – Anne Frank
• When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful – Malala Yousafzai
• Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela

• Everyday has the potential to be the greatest day of your life. – Lin Manuel Miranda
• It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. – Audre Lorde
• A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes. – Mahatma Gandhi
• Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. – Mother Teresa
• Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. – Helen Keller

• If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can make the world safe for diversity. – John F Kennedy
• We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
• There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live. – John Adams
• A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. – Albert Einstein
• If you don’t risk anything, you risk even more. – Erica Jong

• You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself.- Galileo Galilei
• What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. – Jane Goodall
• The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu
• The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. – Socrates
• A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. – Colin Powell
• Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. – Desmond Tutu

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A guest post from Heidi Feller, our Chief Inspirational Officer. She is a former teacher and district website/social media coordinator, but now she spends her days inspiring the #SocialSchool4EDU school partners with the encouragement they need to tell their story. In her own words, “Our teachers and students knock their socks off learning and growing each school day and the world needs to know about it!”

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35 Inspiring Quotes about Education

Sometimes it can be hard to remember why education and learning is important. I have vivid memories from college where I wanted to drop out and how I was so done with school. When that happened, I thought about my why, my purpose. Below are 35 spectacular quotes about education and learning to remind yourself how important it is to learn! These are great for a motivational push when you want to give up on that paper or for a custom teacher’s gift or card. 

As a teacher, my favorite quotes about education from this list are numbers 9, 17, 21, and 30. I’ve seen lots of teacher shirts and things that have those quotes on them!

• “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
• “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
• “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – W.B. Yeats
• “The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life.” – Plato
• “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” – George Washington Carver
• “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
• “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey
• “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
• “Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.” – Christine Gregoire
• “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
• “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
• “The educated differ from the uneducated as much as the living from the dead.” – Aristotle
• “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi
• “Education is the foundation of all progress.” – John F. Kennedy
• “Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom
• “Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” – Confucius
• “Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” – Kofi Annan

• “Education is not solely about earning a great living. It means living a great life.” – Brad Henry
• “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” – Herbert Spencer
• “Education is the foundation of opportunity.” – Oprah Winfrey
• “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch
• “Education is the vaccine for violence.” – Edward James Olmos
• “The educated man is the man who can stimulate his own mind.” – Malcolm S. Forbes
• “Education is not about memorizing facts, but about understanding how to think.” – Albert Einstein
• “The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” – Malcolm Forbes
• “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” – Nora Ephron
• “Education is the foundation of a strong and informed society.” – Elizabeth Warren
• “Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” – Chinese Proverb
• “Education is the engine of personal development.” – Peter Thiel
• “The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know.” – Aristotle
• “The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.” – Diogenes Laertius
• “Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity.” – Lyndon B. Johnson
• “The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.” – William S. Burroughs
• “Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.” – Solomon Ortiz

Which quotes about education are your favorite from the list? Or do you have another that inspires you? Share in the comments below!

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11 comments.

Excellent quotes! My favorite one is “Education is not about memorizing facts, but about understanding how to think.” – Albert Einstein

I love all the quotes in this post. My favorites are 5 and 15. So much truth in them!

I love all these quotes about education. My favorite is “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” Education is life, I think it surmarises everything.

Love all of these, number 13 is my personal favorite I would say. Thanks so much for sharing so much inspiration.

This is an awesome collection of quotes. This is by far my favorite: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

Education is the magic bullet that can take your life where you want it to go. It is the key to rising from poverty and bad circumstances.

Thank you for sharing these amazing quotes. Number 24 “Education is not about memorizing facts, but about understanding how to think.” – Albert Einstein – is really what education should be about.

I’m a former teacher. Love these quotes!

“The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know,” by Aristotle is one of my favorite quotes! A mind that always wants to learn is the best mind.

such a great list of quotes

Loved this! Great list of quotes! 🙂

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50 of the Best Quotes About Education

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Being an educator is not always the easiest job, but knowing you have made an impact on students’ lives can be so rewarding. Through all of the good times and bad, you continue to persevere and provide education to students of all backgrounds and abilities. We collected 50 of the best quotes about education to celebrate the best parts of teaching, learning, and the impact they have on the world.

Our Favorite Quotes About Education

“education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs only to the people who prepare for it today.” — malcolm x.

“Education is one thing no one can take away from you.” — Elin Nordegren

“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” — Malcolm Forbes

“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” — Sydney J. Harris

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” — Abigail Adams

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. … Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“A person who won’t read has no advantage over a person who can’t read.” — Mark Twain

“Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.” — Unknown

“Education is the key to unlock a golden door of freedom.” — George Washington Carver

“The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” — Herbert Spencer

“The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.” — John F. Kennedy

“The great difficulty in education is to get experience out of ideas.” — George Santayana

“The roots of education … are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” — Aristotle

“Education must not simply teach work, it must teach Life.” — W.E.B Du Bois

“Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men, the balance-wheel of the social machinery.” — Horace Mann

“I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.” — Steve Irwin

“Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the educational system.” — Sidney Hook

“All real education is the architecture of the soul.” — William Bennett

“Education is the key which will unlock the door of opportunity for you.” — Gordon B. Hinckley

“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” — Maya Angelou

“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” — Bill Nye

“The highest result of education is tolerance.” — Helen Keller

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” — Aristotle

“To teach is to learn twice.” — Joseph Joubert

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” — Plutarch

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin

“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” — Confucius

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” — Mark Van Doren

“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” — Margaret Mead

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” — Henry Ford

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” — Henry Brooks Adams

“They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel.” — Carl W. Buehner

“A good teacher must be able to put himself in the place of those who find learning hard.” — Eliphas Levi

“One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai

“Teachers are the one and only people who save nations.” — Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

“Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is.” — Isaac Asimov

“Real education must ultimately be limited to one who INSISTS on knowing, the rest is mere sheep-herding.” — Ezra Pound

“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” — Marian Wright Edelman

“It is only the ignorant who despise education.” — Publilius Syrus

“A writer should get as much education as possible, but just going to school is not enough; if it were, all owners of doctorates would be inspired writers.” — Gwendolyn Brooks

“I do not want art for a few, any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few.” — William Morris

“Real education should educate us out of self into something far finer; into a selflessness which links us with all humanity.” — Nancy Astor

“It makes little difference how many university courses or degrees a person may own. If he cannot use words to move an idea from one point to another, his education is incomplete.” — Norman Cousins

“The child who desires education will be bettered by it; the child who dislikes it disgraced.” — John Ruskin

“Education is our only political safety. Outside of this ark all is deluge.” — Horace Mann

“Education is learning what you didn’t even know you didn’t know.” — Daniel J. Boorstin

“Instruction ends in the schoolroom, but education ends only with life. A child is given to the universe to be educated.” — Frederick William Robertson

“Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army. If we retrench the wages of the schoolmaster, we must raise those of the recruiting sergeant.” — Edward Everett

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Although students are evermore connected to the social web, many of these networks remain out-of-class digital playgrounds where students congregate. In a 2014 survey of 1,000 teachers , just one in five said they use social media regularly with students.

Of course, it can be a challenge to incorporate social media into lessons. There are many gray areas for teachers to navigate, like setting guidelines, accessibility at school, and student safety. But to help teachers navigate this ever-changing landscape of social media tools, here are some of the best guides on the web for four popular networks, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.

The Teacher’s Guide to Twitter via Edudemic : This is a great guide from Edudemic for all teachers -- both the experienced tweeters and those new to the platform. You’ll find everything you need to know about using Twitter in the classroom, including a list of useful education hashtags, search strategies, and ideas for the classroom. Also check out these resources:

• " Dipping Into Social Media in the Classroom ," via EdSurge
• " Guide to Using Twitter in Your Teaching Practice ," via KQED
• " Twitter For Teachers ," via Scholastic Instructor
• " One-Stop-All-You-Need-to-Know Guide to Twitter ," via David Truss' blog

Facebook for Educators and Community Leaders Guide : Published in September 2013 by Facebook, this guide is the perfect resource for teachers interested in using the world's largest social network with students. Three main subject areas are covered, including digital citizenship, mobile safety, and guidelines for social media at school. Also check out these resources:

• " A How-To Guide for Teachers Using Facebook in the Classroom ," via Education Week
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Using Instagram in an Educational Context : The EmergingEdTech blog is a wonderful source for tips, strategies, and ideas for using social media and other new technologies in the classroom. This guide is a great primer for understanding what Instagram is and how it can be used to teach and reach students. " 5 Ways Teachers Can Use Instagram in the Classroom " is another great blog post from the site. Also check out these resources:

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• " The Educator’s Guide to Instagram and Other Photo Sharing Apps ," via The Edublogger
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152 Teachers’ Day Quotes to Share on Social Media

Teachers are the energetic threads that weave knowledge, inspiration, and guidance into our education and behaviour. As we celebrate Teachers’ Day, let’s dive into the collection of 152 handpicked quotes. These timeless expressions illuminate the profound impact teachers have on our journey of learning and growth. Teachers perform an important role in our life and it is an opportunity to express feelings toward our teachers.

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• “The best lessons are not found in textbooks but in the hearts of great teachers.”
• “Teachers light the way for others, even in the darkest of times.”
• “Education is the key, but teachers are the ones who unlock the doors.”
• Happy Teachers’ Day! To the ones who inspire us to reach for the stars.
• Wishing all the inspiring teachers a Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teachers who inspire us to be better every day.
• Thank you for being such an inspiring teacher. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teachers who light the path of knowledge for us.
• Wishing you a Happy Teachers’ Day filled with inspiration and joy.
• To the teachers who inspire us to dream big, Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teachers who ignite a passion for learning in us.
• “In the symphony of life, teachers play the most melodious tunes.”
• “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instil a love for learning.”
• “Teaching is not just a profession, it’s a calling to make a difference.”
• “Teachers are the guiding stars in the constellation of education.”
• “A teacher’s impact is like a ripple in a pond, spreading knowledge far and wide.”
• “Teachers are the architects of dreams, building bridges to a brighter future.”
• “Teaching is the art of sculpting minds and shaping the future.”
• “Education is the compass, and teachers are the true north.”
• “A teacher’s influence is like a beacon, guiding students through the sea of knowledge.”
• “Teaching is the journey of a lifetime, leaving footprints on the sands of knowledge.”
• “In the garden of learning, teachers are the nurturing gardeners.”
• “A teacher’s influence is eternal, leaving imprints on the sands of time.”
• “Teachers don’t just teach; they inspire and mould future leaders.”
• “In the journey of learning, teachers are the guiding stars.”
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teachers who inspire us to think, dream, and create.
• To the teachers who inspire us to be the best version of ourselves, Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Wishing you a Happy Teachers’ Day, filled with inspiration and appreciation.
• Happy Teachers’ Day! Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring.
• Thank you for being an inspiring teacher. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teachers who inspire us to never give up on our dreams.
• Wishing you a Happy Teachers’ Day, dear teacher, for being so inspiring.
• Happy Teachers’ Day! Your passion for teaching is truly inspiring.
• To the teachers who inspire us to be kind, curious, and courageous, Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Wishing you a Happy Teachers’ Day, filled with love, respect, and inspiration.
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teachers who inspire us to explore, discover, and learn.
• Thank you for being an inspiring mentor. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day! Your dedication to teaching is truly inspiring.
• Wishing you a Happy Teachers’ Day, dear teacher, for being such an inspiring role model.
• Educators like you make the world a better place. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Thank you for being such an amazing educator. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who goes above and beyond to make a difference.
• A good educator can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instil a love of learning. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• To the educator who shaped my future, Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself.
• The influence of a great educator can never be erased. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who teaches with passion and leads with love.
• Behind every successful student, there is a dedicated educator. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Educators plant the seeds of knowledge that last a lifetime. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who makes learning an unforgettable journey.
• Educators don’t just teach; they inspire, motivate, and empower. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Wishing a very Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who makes a difference every day.
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who lights the path of knowledge and leads by example.
• Educators are the builders of tomorrow. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who shapes minds and touches hearts.
• Thank you for being an exceptional educator. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who makes learning a joyous adventure.
• Educators don’t just teach lessons; they teach life. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who inspires students to reach for the stars.
• Wishing a very Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who instils a thirst for knowledge!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who helps us discover our passions!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who inspires us to make every day count!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teachers who make learning a joyous journey.
• Happy Teachers’ Day! Your dedication and passion are truly inspiring.
• To the teachers who inspire us to never stop learning, Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Wishing you a Happy Teachers’ Day filled with gratitude and inspiration.
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teachers who shape our future with their inspiring guidance.
• Happy Teachers’ Day! Your wisdom and guidance are truly inspiring.
• “Teachers are the architects of a nation’s progress.”
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who inspires us to be fearless in pursuit of our goals!
• Thank you for being a source of inspiration and motivation. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who believes in the potential of every student.
• Educators have the power to change lives. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who is dedicated to shaping the future generation.
• Thank you for being a beacon of knowledge and wisdom. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who makes a difference one student at a time.
• Educators are the true heroes of society. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to all the amazing educators who shape minds and hearts with love and dedication.
• To a teacher who’s also a friend, Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Teaching with friendship makes learning joyful. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• You’re not just a teacher; you’re a cherished friend. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• A true friend teaches from the heart. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Celebrating a friend who guides us through learning. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Learning is fun with a friend like you. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Your lessons are more than words; they’re friendly gestures. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Here’s to a teacher who feels like a friend. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to a friend who inspires learning!
• Thank you for being more than just an educator; you are a mentor, a guide, and a friend. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the educator who makes the classroom a place of discovery and wonder.
• You teach, you guide, and you’re a wonderful friend. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Thank you for being a friend and a mentor. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Learning feels easier with a friend like you. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Wishing a happy Teachers’ Day to a special friend in education!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to a friend who makes learning an adventure!
• You’re more than a teacher; you’re a friend who cares. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• A friend who teaches is a treasure. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to a friend who educates with kindness!
• With you as a teacher and friend, every day is enlightening. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Celebrating a friend who enlightens minds. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to a friend who makes learning enjoyable!
• You’re a friend who teaches us life’s valuable lessons. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to a friend who inspires us to learn and grow!
• Learning is richer with a friend like you. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Here’s to a friend who’s also an exceptional teacher. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to a friend who makes learning a joyous journey!
• Wishing a happy Teachers’ Day to a friend who makes a difference!
• A teacher, a guide, and a friend. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• You’re not just a teacher; you’re a friend who shapes futures. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Celebrating a friend whose lessons go beyond the classroom. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to a friend who believes in our potential!
• Thank you for being a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration. Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who lights up minds with inspiration!
• To the teacher who is a constant source of motivation, Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who shapes dreams into reality!
• Wishing a very Happy Teachers’ Day to the one who motivates us to reach for the stars!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who believes in our potential!
• To the teacher who inspires us to be our best, Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who sparks creativity and ambition!
• I am wishing a Happy Teachers’ Day to the one who encourages us to never give up!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who guides us with patience and wisdom!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who inspires us to chase our dreams!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who instils confidence and courage!
• Wishing a very Happy Teachers’ Day to the one who motivates us to excel!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher whose encouragement is our strength!
• To the motivator who empowers us to believe in ourselves, Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who fosters a love for learning!
• To the teacher who motivates us to be curious, Happy Teachers’ Day!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who inspires us to embrace change with enthusiasm!
• Wishing a Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who teaches us the importance of perseverance!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who challenges us to reach new heights!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who motivates us to be innovative!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who inspires us to be compassionate towards others!
• Wishing a Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who teaches us to never stop learning!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who motivates us to break barriers and achieve greatness!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who shapes our future with dedication!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who motivates us to think big!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who inspires us to lead with compassion!
• Wishing a very Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who encourages us to explore new horizons!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who nurtures our dreams with care!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who motivates us to be kind!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who inspires us to embrace challenges with a positive attitude!
• Wishing a Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who believes in our ability to shine!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who empowers us to shape our destiny!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who motivates us to be resilient!
• Happy Teachers’ Day to the teacher who inspires us to be the best version of ourselves!
• Wishing a very Happy Teachers’ Day to the motivator who encourages us to think outside the box!
• To the motivator who sees our potential before we do, Happy Teachers’ Day!

These 152 Teachers’ Day quotes Have an impact on our lives. From being our guiding stars to igniting the flame of curiosity, each quote is a tribute to the unsung heroes shaping our future. As we celebrate educators around the world, let these words serve as a reminder of the transformative power that teachers hold, leaving a mark that cannot be erased on hearts and minds

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15 ways to use social media for education

Written by by Jamia Kenan

Published on  September 6, 2023

Reading time  9 minutes

With remote learning and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), social media is an integral part of education more than ever. There are many different ways to use social media for education inside and outside the classroom.

Because we believe in the power of social media to make nearly anything easier, we will share 15 ways to use social media for education, based on insights shared with us from top institutions.

Benefits of social media in education

Here are our top three benefits of using social media in education:

Benefit 1: Extends learning opportunities

Social media unleashes more learning opportunities. Online classes and remote jobs are the new norm, so teaching students to work from a distance becomes a necessity for digital literacy and preparing them for their careers. Social media platforms support educators in various ways from sharing announcements to holding live lectures.

Benefit 2: Create connections with students and alumni

Social provides a way for institutions to quickly and directly communicate with students, faculty, staff and alumni, fostering connections across various audiences. Social content can attract prospective students, keep parents informed, grow alumni networks, promote on-campus events and more.

Focusing on nurturing community and publishing engaging content can also help increase enrollment. According to our Higher Education Social Media Benchmarks for 2023 report, 41% of school officials can directly attribute increased enrollment to social strategy.

For example, Keele University said their campus photos on Instagram help students solidify their college decision. One student came to the university because she saw their posts on Facebook and it helped confirm her decision, later becoming a digital ambassador for the school.

Benefit 3: Build brand identity

Social supports and amplifies university branding . University marketing teams use social media to maintain a positive brand reputation for their institutions. With the right strategy, colleges and universities can attract more students, increase endowments, promote events or initiatives and improve alumni relations.

Social media in the classroom

From preschool to college, there are so many methods for using social media in the classroom to communicate and educate. Here are seven ways to use social media in the classroom across platforms:

1. Use posts to broadcast updates and alerts

Instructors and colleges can meet students where they are by incorporating social media platforms they’re likely already familiar with like Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter).

Have students follow a class Facebook Page or join a Facebook Group to view posts about course updates, homework assignments and tests. Universities can have publicly accessible pages dedicated to specific schools or departments that students can see even if they aren’t active on Facebook.

When using social media for education, it’s important to maintain a professional boundary. Email students a direct link to the Facebook Group for access and avoid sending friend requests. Groups are the perfect “home base,” especially for online courses because it makes it easy to connect with students. Similarly, instructors and departments can use Posts on X to keep students informed.

2. Use live streaming for lectures and discussions

Instructors can use Facebook Groups, Instagram Live, YouTube Live or LinkedIn Live to stream lectures and facilitate more accessible learning. If a student can’t come to the lecture hall, they can join online or review later. Adding live captions helps students who may be deaf or hard of hearing, non-native speakers, or learn visually. And platforms like Instagram and YouTube allow live streams to be recorded, providing students with review material for midterms and finals season.

Recorded live streams also widen the institution’s reach and authority by making lectures available to scholars and professors from other colleges, states or countries.

3. Use X for class updates and more

X is a great option for providing quick updates and reminders to students. Teachers can create a single handle per class and reuse it every year, or they can create a new handle each school year. Use X threads to share resources like practice quizzes, interesting perspectives or thought-provoking quotes to foster critical thinking. Hashtags can mark specific discussions or chats with guest speakers.

4. Create a class blog for discussions and cross-channel learning

Blogs are another great outlet for incorporating social media in the classroom. Students can link to the class blog on other social channels. For example, a student might share a photo from their visual essay on LinkedIn to attract the attention of recruiters for job or internships. Using blogs as a semester-long assignment can improve students’ short-form writing and critical thinking.

Don’t feel limited to just an English or writing class; this use of social media in education can be transferred across all subjects. There are also several platforms professors can use to create class blogs, such as Tumblr, Medium or WordPress. The course syllabus, updates and resources can be shared on the blog as well.

5. Use Instagram for digital storytelling

Have students practice storytelling on Instagram by creating class-specific accounts where they can present photos or graphics (and delete them once the course is over, if they so choose). This can work especially well in visual-heavy classes: Have photojournalism students post essays or challenge the social media marketing class to create a faux-brand campaign.

6. Create a class-specific Pinterest board

Educators can use Pinterest to prepare and organize resources, lesson plans and worksheets for their classes in one place. They can also set up Pinterest boards for each of their classes and save pins that are relevant to lessons.

Create boards according to class or subject, and create sub-topic boards for weekly units, projects or worksheets. Pinterest can also be useful for students to curate a digital bibliography for research projects, papers or group assignments. Students can pin websites, books or videos to a board on a single topic and refer back to it when it’s time to write an essay or thesis.

7. Prep for post-graduation and create alumni relationships

LinkedIn can help current students develop networking skills, craft their personal brand and connect with alumni. Flexing these career muscles could help them earn internships, gain mentors and secure job offers before they walk across the stage on graduation day.

Institutions can use LinkedIn for university colleges as well.  For example, a business school may have several private LinkedIn Groups for regional alumni chapters to connect them with students and faculty for internships, fundraising, volunteer opportunities and events.

Encouraging students to post relevant articles, projects and research, internship experiences and other academic accomplishments helps the university develop social proof on the platform. This is also an excellent example of the importance of incorporating advocacy into your social strategy.

Social media for education marketing

Just as there were many ways to use social media in the classroom, there are also many uses for social media in education marketing. Social media marketing can help if you’re looking to reach a larger audience for your college or university. Let’s dive into how social media can empower education marketing.

8. Leverage TikTok creators and influencers for user-generated content

Although many public universities have banned TikTok from campus Wi-fi , some educators and institutions embrace the app to educate and connect with students. Student and teacher influencers can provide user-generated content that satisfies a prospective student’s desire to see authentic content from their peers and future professors.

For example, Chapman University professor @itsmattprince went viral after challenging his class to earn 1 million likes on a TikTok video in exchange for canceling their final:

Fun, yet real-world applications like this illustrate the power of social influence—plus who doesn’t love a canceled final?

9. Include social media links on your school website

In the Higher Education Social Media Benchmarks for 2023 report, we found that 68% of high school students use social channels to research schools. Many parents and prospective students will check a school’s website first if they’re interested, and offering even more ways to follow the school creates a different insight into campus life.

Make it easy for parents and students to find your school’s social media profiles by adding links to the website’s main navigation or creating a social media directory that houses them all in one place.

10. Give a glimpse into student life through photo and video

If you want to attract new students and parents to your school, share photos of campus events to showcase what they could expect. Use short-form video like Reels, TikTok or YouTube Shorts to help prospective students envision themselves attending college there.

Highlighting events, sports, extracurriculars and the beauty of campus can make your school stand out from the rest. While school and university websites tend to follow the same mold, social media allows you to be more unique and casual like this Barbenheimer-inspired post from the University of Georgia:

11. Create alumni community groups

Many alumni want to remain involved with their alma mater after graduation. Creating a dedicated community via Facebook Groups or LinkedIn Groups can increase engagement.

For example, the University of Newcastle has over 148,000 alumni. Their team features current students, staff and alumni to amplify the career opportunities that manifest from being part of their community.

Alumni groups, groups for different graduating classes or departments, and groups for different extracurriculars and organizations allow former and current students to engage and meet others with common interests. Take a look at our alumni engagement best practices guide to learn more ways to keep the school spirit flowing.

12. Incorporate a social media crisis strategy

How would you communicate to the entire campus during an emergency? Whether it’s a fire, tornado or other immediate campus emergency, a social media crisis plan can help institutions proactively prepare. Keep parents and students updated on the situation by sharing information about the crisis and if authorities are involved. Many campuses have automated messaging alerts set up, but using social also enables people to be updated in real time.

Institutions can use social listening , which involves analyzing conversations and trends related to your brand , to aid with public relations crisis management plans. Seneca College leveraged Sprout’s capabilities a few years ago when 12,000 staff members went on strike. Using Brand Keywords and the Smart Inbox, the social media team was able to sort through and respond to a deluge of inbound feedback from concerned students.

13. Use chatbots to support students outside of office hours

In our higher education social media playbook , we talk about the importance of social customer service. Using automated replies or chatbots can help the student body get their questions answered immediately, or at least guide them to a solution faster.

Keele University used chatbots via Sprout’s Bot Builder to respond immediately to common questions about courses and bursary information. In the five months after using chatbots, nearly 500 conversations addressed a variety of topics from housing applications to international student services.

14. Iterate social strategy to create student-centric content

Using social media for education allows educators and marketers to meet students where they are by connecting on channels they use everyday. Social creates an opportunity for institutions to be more even more student-centric. But to keep students engaged, institutions will need to produce content that caters to the wants and needs of their audience(s).

If you want to manage your institution’s social channels successfully, you’ll need to iterate and improve your strategy by reviewing the top and lowest performing content.

Dartmouth College uses Sprout’s Sent Messages report to determine content performance and iterate their overall social strategy as needed. After reviewing which posts performed well, they schedule new posts with similar content to inform their content calendar.

15. Manage your communities all under one roof

Social media empowers universities to bring their various audiences together. Many institutions have an extensive community of prospective and current students, faculty, staff and alumni, but this causes a common pain point: decentralization.

Since colleges and universities have multiple social media accounts, it can be difficult to manage them all seamlessly. However, using a social media management software centralizes multiple networks in one place, so overseeing various accounts becomes more manageable and scalable.

Texas A&M University , one of the largest public universities in the nation, uses social media to connect with these various communities. The university has hundreds of departments, 16 colleges and 19 NCAA sports, so using a social media management tool is essential. Their social team uses Sprout’s publishing suite to discuss strategy, collaborate on content creation and provide feedback to interns all on one platform. In just six months, between August 2020 and January 2021,  Texas A&M earned over 131 million impressions and 8.3 million content engagements across X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

A tool like Sprout Social can help make social media management a breeze, regardless of whether you’re a solo marketer or a full marketing department. Multiple users can use the Sprout platform to create content with consistent messaging and schedule posts across networks at the best time using our ViralPost® feature .

And the Post Performance report takes the guesswork out of identifying what content resonates because teams can pinpoint top posts and view engagement across channels.

Sprout enables you to monitor and manage multiple accounts across different networks, which is ideal for educational institutions. Each department or teacher at your school might have their own separate social media accounts for specific information, and a social media management tool can help you ensure the right posts are going out on each of these accounts.

And if there is news or content relevant to multiple departments, Sprout enables users to share the same content across multiple profiles with a single click.

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Using social media for education goes beyond the classroom because it helps educators shape a modern holistic learning experience, build community and establish academic authority.

Take some of these ideas for a test drive, and sign up for a free Sprout Social trial to help you manage it all.

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Social media and education

UQ people Published 2 Aug, 2020  ·  2-minute read

Is screen time really idle time? What can teachers learn from the way people use digital platforms and how it shapes their learned behaviour? How can social media be used in education?

How is social media used by students?

Social media and education may seem like polar opposite at times. However, not all students use the available channels as a source of procrastination or a platform for spreading unverified theories. In fact,  Dr Simone Smala , a senior lecturer in the UQ School of Education, has observed important links between the likes of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and common human environments for learning.

“Who’d have thought that a trending social media phenomenon and educational psychology were linked?” she says.

“It’s amazing how much of what we see teaches us lessons on a daily basis. My teaching area is educational psychology, where we look at different learning theories and I’m fascinated by how learning happens in so many different places. Social media platforms are a prime example of that."

"We can observe how fundamental ideas in learning theories play out on social media. These are theories that I use to equip my students to be educators of tomorrow.”

The positive impact of social media on education

One theory is that humans learn most noticeably through observing social processes, linked to situations, environments and actions that feel familiar. This would certainly add weight to the notion that not all scroll time is detrimental and demonstrate why social media is important for students. It also opens up discussion about social media as an educational tool.

“Take the Bin Isolation Outing on social media… where people were dressing up in costumes or making elaborate videos of themselves putting their rubbish bins outside when COVID-19 restrictions were at their highest,” says Simone.

“It’s deeper than people being playful or silly. It’s about feeling part of something larger on a community or global stage. It connects people. There are messages in the Bin Isolation Outing posts about kindness, of being helpful, appreciating others, and sharing in the fact we are social animals who enjoy interaction."

"It may be unintended, but it is via phenomena like this that young people look for messages or guidance of how to be an adult, how to hold yourself and how to communicate with others.”

As with other forms of communication, the Bin Isolation Outing quickly developed in its complexity and took on new meanings as it was disseminated more widely and commonly. The trending behaviour may have started with a single post, but it was in the many responses where the meaningfulness of the activity was placed in its full context.

“People watched others and learned how to create posts that attracted attention. The learning occurred organically and vicariously,” says Simone.

“When people first saw the trend, it really resonated with them and it provided a stimulus for them to take it upon themselves, do something, and add to the dialogue."

“As an educator, you step back and analyse what were the messages and emotions that were conveyed and how did it grasp people’s attention enough to want to respond."

Simone says one of her guiding tenets is to consider students not just as previously empty vessels filled with meaning and content, but as apprentices to a new world who shape the future through their interactions and the personal characteristics they bring.

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58 Social Media Quotes From The World’s Greatest Social Influencers

May 3, 2021 | Sean Foo

Did you know that on average, people spend around 142 minutes a day on social media?

With popular social networks such as Instagram,  Facebook, and TikTok dominating our attention, almost everyone has a social media presence – whether for personal or business purposes.

Although social media is a great way to reach your audience and build influence, it can be challenging especially if you’re starting from scratch. 

To inspire you, we’ve compiled some of the best social media quotes to give you an insight into how you can tap into social media to build your tribe, grow your brand and more.

Here are 58 social media quotes from the world’s top social media influencers.

How Social Media Has Changed The World

1.“Give everyone the power to share anything with anyone.” – Mark Zuckerberg , Founder & CEO of Facebook

2. “I think on YouTube, it’s different, and people just haven’t realized it: positivity is just as clickbait as negativity.” – Jimmy Donaldson (Mr. Beast) , American YouTuber

 3. “I think most of the important stuff on the Internet has been built. There will be continued innovation, for sure, but the great problems of the Internet have essentially been solved.” – Elon Musk , CEO of Tesla Motors

4. “By giving people the power to share, we’re making the world more transparent.” – Mark Zuckerberg , Founder & CEO of Facebook

5. “However, today there is less hierarchy in the world due to technology.” – Erik Qualman , American author

6. “There is real value in sharing moments that don’t live forever.” – Evan Spiegel , CEO of Snap Inc

7. “There’s an entire universe in every single tweet, and it all really depends on the content as far as how it’s going to spread. ” – Jack Dorsey , CEO of Twitter 

8. “With the growing reliance on social media, we no longer search for news, or the products and services we wish to buy. Instead, they are being pushed to us by friends, acquaintances and business colleagues.” – Erik Qualman , American author

9. “If you make customers unhappy in the physical world, they might each tell 6 friends. If you make customers unhappy on the internet, they can each tell 6,000 friends.” – Jeff Bezos , CEO of Amazon

The Importance Of Social Media In Marketing

10. “Nothing influences people more than a recommendation from a trusted friend.” – Mark Zuckerberg , Founder & CEO of Facebook

11. “Conversations among the members of your marketplace happen whether you like it or not. Good marketing encourages the right sort of conversations.” – Seth Godin , American author

12. “At its foundation, social media is simple: if you share good stuff, people will reshare it, and you will get more interaction and more followers.” – Guy Kawasaki , American author

13. “Content is fire and social media is gasoline” – Jay Baer , American author

14. “If you have a website, you are a publisher. If you are on social media, you are in marketing. And that means that we are all relying on our words to carry our marketing messages.” – Ann Handley , Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs

15. “ Social Media isn’t a fad, it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.” – Erik Qualman , American author

Reaching Your Audience Through Social Media

16. “I always try to do my best to inspire people to be good and do the right thing.” – Kylie Jenner , American model

17. “Some content will go viral, generating tons of hot traffic to your blog, while other content will be lost in the archives. If you want more of the first kind, you’ve got to put your readers first.” – Neil Patel , Digital Marketing Guru

18. “The two things in the world we all share in this world are laughter and pain. We’ve all got problems. The levels of those problems vary, but we’ve all got problems. When you can take things that are painful and make them funny, that’s a gift – to you and your audience.” – Kevin Hart , American comedian

19. “Simple and to the point is always the best way to get your point across.” – Guy Kawasaki , American author

 20. “Focus on how to be social, not on how to do social” – Jay Baer , American author

21. “Assume the reader knows nothing. But don’t assume the reader is stupid.” ― Ann Handley , Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs

22. “Education doesn’t just take place in stuffy classrooms and university buildings, it can happen everywhere, every day to every person.” – Richard Branson , Founder of Virgin Group

23. “Measure your customer journey, not just your conversion path.” – Rand Fishkin, CEO & Co-Founder of SEOmoz

24. “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.”- Bill Gates , co-founder of Microsoft

25. “In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is a failure. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.” – Seth Godin , American author

26. “Tell a story. Make it true. Make it compelling. And make it relevant.” – Rand Fishkin , CEO & Co-Founder of SEOmoz

27. “Story is king. Everything else is slave to story.” – Casey Neistat

Building Your Tribe Through Social Media

28. “Brands mature over time, like a marriage. The bond you feel with your spouse is different than when you first met each other. Excitement and discovery are replaced by comfort and depth.” – Gary Vaynerchuk , Chairman of VaynerX

29. “I don’t really care for numbers that much, what I care more about is the support that I get from all you guys. That means so much more than just a random number.” – PewDiePie , Swedish YouTuber

30. “This younger generation that’s around, that’s tweeting, Facebook-ing and Vine-ing, the fans appreciate that because they feel like they can get to you.” – Kevin Hart , American comedian

31. “It’s easier to love a brand when the brand loves you back.” – Seth Godin , American author

32. “ People love to be recognized and feel that they matter. Recognize them for engaging. ” – Mari Smith , Facebook marketing expert

 33. “Nothing worth having comes easy. Relationships (of all kinds) take work. Customers take work. Building a team takes work. If it’s easy, it’s often not worth having and almost never a competitive advantage.” – Rand Fishkin, CEO & Co-Founder of SEOmoz

34. “People are your most important commodity.” – Gary Vaynerchuk , Chairman of VaynerX

35. “Social media is about people, not logos.” – Jay Baer , American author

36. “It’s important to be thoughtful and mindful about the things you say to other people.” – Evan Spiegel , CEO of Snap Inc

Building A Brand Using Social Media

37. “Social media requires that business leaders start thinking like small-town shop owners. This means taking the long view and avoiding short-term benchmarks to gauge progress. It means allowing the personality, heart, and soul of the people who run all levels of the business to show.” – Gary Vaynerchuk , Chairman of VaynerX

38. “If you’re doing what everyone else is doing, you’re doing it wrong.” – Casey Neistat

39. “Brand is just a perception, and perception will match reality over time. Sometimes it will be ahead, other times it will be behind. But brand is simply a collective impression some have about a product.” – Elon Musk , CEO of Tesla Motors

40. “You have to separate yourself from the competition. You have to be more appealing to your target audience, and you can achieve it by creating a recognizable, personal brand.” – Neil Patel , New York Times bestselling author

41. “A large part of this relationship marketing concept is allowing yourself to be a little bit vulnerable and let people in.” – Mari Smith , Facebook marketing expert

42. “Don’t think what’s the cheapest way to do it or what’s the fastest way to do it…think ‘what’s the most amazing way to do it’.” – Richard Branson , Founder of Virgin Group

43. “Double down on what’s working. Cut the rest.” – Tai Lopez , Film producer

44. “Start small and dream big.” – Robert Kiyosaki

45. “A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.” – Jeff Bezos , CEO of Amazon

46. “Be humble. Persevere. Read more. Toughen up.” – Tai Lopez , Film producer

47. “You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.” – Richard Branson , Founder of Virgin Group

Be Authentic & Brave On Social Media

48. “We’re all different but we’re all the same. You just be and you don’t let anyone tell you who you are. You don’t need labels to make yourself feel valuable, you’re better than that.” – PewDiePie , Swedish YouTuber

49. “If you’re different, or if you think something about you is just weird and out of the ordinary, I just think that’s so dope.” – Kylie Jenner , American model

50. “After all the stuff that I’ve been through, I’m trying to rebuild my brand and be true to who I am, and be authentic, and make the truest, realest content that I can.” – Logan Paul, American YouTuber

51. “If you can be yourself and people like you, you’re golden.” – Logan Paul American YouTuber

52.” You just have to be authentic. You can’t fake a smile. You have to do what you actually enjoy.” – Charli D’Amelio , American dancer

53. “One of the most important things you can accomplish is just being yourself.” – Dwayne Johnson , American actor

54. “Part of my role at T-Mobile is the ability to just be myself, because I’m 58 years old and I’ve done very well, and I don’t need to fight my way up the hierarchy with my suit and hair anymore.” – John Legere, CEO T-Mobile

55. “Life is too short to worry about what others say about you.  Have fun and give them something to talk about.” – Kevin Hart , American comedian

56. “I’m trying to show people that I’m a person, and I deal with the same things as you guys, and I’m trying to make the best of it.” – Charli D’Amelio , American dancer

57. “It’s about being who you are. If people can’t accept it, too bad.” – Kylie Jenner , American model

58. “The single most powerful thing I can be is to be myself.” – Dwayne Johnson , American actor

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106 Inspirational Education Quotes for Students & Teachers

These inspiring educational quotes will show students, teachers and parents the power of learning. Wether you’re looking to motivate kids or young adults in the classroom, or other teachers and colleagues, this is the wisdom they need to thrive and be their very best version of themselves.

Also make sure to see these inspirational quotes for kids (if you’re looking to inspire and motivate the next generation).

Education Quotes

“Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.” – Leonardo da Vinci

“The content of a book holds the power of education and it is with this power that we can shape our future and change lives.” – Malala Yousafzai

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch

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“Experience is not what happens to you; it’s what you do with what happens to you.” – Aldous Huxley

“Education without application is just entertainment.” – Tim Sanders

“Never let formal education get in the way of your learning.” – Mark Twain

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“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” – Sydney J. Harris

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” – George R.R. Martin

“Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much.” – Francis Bacon

“Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.” – Chanakya

“A good education is a foundation for a better future.” – Elizabeth Warren

“A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.” – Mark Twain

“You learn something every day if you pay attention.” – Ray LeBlond

“School exams are memory tests, in the real world no one is going to stop you from referring to a book to solve a problem.” – Amit Kalantri

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” – Stephen Hawking

“You cannot open a book without learning something.” – Confucius

“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.” – Chinese Proverb

“The road to freedom –here and everywhere on earth-– begins in the classroom.” – Hubert Humphrey

“That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you’ve understood all your life, but in a new way.” – Doris Lessing

“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” – Dorothy Parker

“The whole world opened to me when I learned to read.” – Mary McLeod Bethune

“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.” – C. S. Lewis

“Education is a once in a lifetime opportunity to open children’s hearts and minds to the unbelievable wonder of the universe.” – Sir Anthony Seldon

“Anyone who has begun to think places some portion of the world in jeopardy.” – John Dewey

“All of the top achievers I know are life-long learners. Looking for new skills, insights, and ideas. If they’re not learning, they’re not growing and not moving toward excellence.” – Denis Waitley

“The real key to learning something quickly is to take a deliberate, intelligent approach to your learning.” – Lindsay Kolowich

“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” – Albert Einstein

“Education is helping the child realize his potentialities.” – Eric Fromm

“Education is the great engine to personal development.” – Nelson Mandela

“Education is one thing no one can take away from you.” – Elin Nordegren

“All of life is a constant education.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” – Aristotle

“Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the world’s work, and the power to appreciate life.” – Brigham Young

“Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.” – Auguste Rodin

“The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.” – William Burroughs

“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” – Chinese Proverb

“You’ll never know everything about anything, especially something you love.” – Julia Child

“Education should not be reading about the past rather it should be about addressing the present.” – Rajesh Walecha

“Take what you learn and make a difference with it.” – Tony Robbins

“A human being is not attaining his full heights until he is educated.” – Horace Mann

“Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it.” – Confucius

“Life is an open book test. Learning how to learn is your most valuable skill in the online world.” – Marc Cuban

“Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.” – Anatole France

“Intelligence and education that hasn’t been tempered by human affection isn’t worth a damn.” – Daniel Keyes

“Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.” – Will Durant

“Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way.” – George Evans

“We learned about honesty and integrity – that the truth matters… that you don’t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules… and success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square.” – Michelle Obama

“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” – Albert Einstein

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” – Andy McIntyre

“Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned.” – Mark Twain

“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” – John Wooden

“Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.” – Dale Carnegie

“Education around entrepreneurship should start early, at secondary level, and be very robust by college level.” – Stephen A. Schwarzman

“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” – Albert Einstein

“The goal of education is to enable individuals to continue their education.” – John Dewey

“Only the educated are free.” – Epictetus

“The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” – Tom Bodett

“When you study great teachers… you will learn much more from their caring and hard work than from their style.” – William Glasser

“They cannot stop me. I will get my education if it is in the home, school, or any place.” – Malala Yousafzai

“The learned man knows that he is ignorant.” – Victor Hugo

“The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” – Gloria Steinem

“School is the path, not the point.” – Will Richardson

“I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.” – Lily Tomlin

“We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.” – Peter Drucker

“Education is the transmission of civilization.” – Will Durant

“Learn as much as you can while you are young, since life becomes too busy later” – Dana Stewart Scott

“Educating all of our children must be one of our most urgent priorities.” – Nelson Mandela

“All of us must cross the line between ignorance and insight many times before we truly understand.” – David Hawkins

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss

“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” – Robert Frost

“Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible.” – Richard Feynman

“Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners.” – John Holt

“Time is the best teacher, but unfortunately, it kills all of its students.” – Robin Williams

“Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.” – W.B. Yeats

“If we want our children to value education, then we must show our appreciation for knowledge.” – Brad Sherman

“We all know that education, more than anything else, improves your chances of building better lives.” – Nelson Mandela

“I agree that a love of reading is a great gift for a parent to pass on to his or her child.” – Ann Brashares

“Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” – Jim Rohn

“The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” – Herbert Spencer

“The learning process continues until the day you die.” – Kirk Douglas

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B.King

“I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso

“Education is everything- education is your power, education is your way in life for whatever you want to do.” – Ciara

“It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.” – Epictetus

“Do not read as children do to enjoy themselves, or, as the ambitious do to educate themselves. No, read to live.” – Gustave Flaubert

“No child in Africa, and in fact anywhere in the world, should be denied education.” – Nelson Mandela

“All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind.” – Martin Fisher

“Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.” – William Arthur Ward

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey

“All things good to know are difficult to learn.” – Greek proverb

“Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.” – Richard Branson

“Real learning comes about when the competitive spirit has ceased.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti

“There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think — rather to improve our minds, so as to enable us to think for ourselves, than to load the memory with thoughts of other men.” – Bill Beattie

“To delight in literature is to desire to learn.” – Lailah Gifty Akita

“The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.” – Thomas Jefferson

“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.” – Helen Keller

“A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.” – Thomas Carruthers

“The aim of education is the condition of suspended judgment on everything.” – George Santayana

“Let’s recommit to work towards our common goal: a nation where all of us are winners, all of us have shelter, food, and education.” – Nelson Mandela

“The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.” – Ayn Rand

“No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.” – Nelson Mandela

“I think you learn more if you’re laughing at the same time.” – Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows

“A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people.” – Will Rogers

“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vince Lombardi

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These 35 Inspiring Quotes About Education Remind Us Why Learning at Any Age Is a Beautiful Thing

With fall in full swing and everyone settled into a back-to-school routine—and that mile-long school supplies list just a distant memory—you may be running on auto-pilot as we head into the chaos of the holiday season. Still, we can all agree that the opportunity to learn and grow through education is an incredible season of life, even with all the busyness life throws at us. And hopefully, with the right amount of curiosity and drive, a season that lasts a lifetime. That's why these inspiring quotes about education come at just the right time. Here, you'll find wisdom passed down from well-known authors, famous intellectuals, and culture makers throughout history about the benefits of learning in all its forms. Bookmark these thoughts for when you need something to motivate you to hit the books, or pick one for a back-to-school Instagram caption down the road.

Do you have a favorite educator? One of the best teacher gifts you can give is letting them know how much they've inspired your journey, so share one of these quotes with them in a thank-you note or message. If you don't find the perfect words here, we have a great list of best teacher quotes too.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

“A man's mind, stretched by new ideas, may never return to its original dimensions.”

Albert Einstein

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

Alvin Toffler

“The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read. It will be the person who does not know how to learn.”

Andy McIntyre

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.”

“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.”

Maya Angelou

“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.”

“Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.”

“The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life.”

Carl Rogers

“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn …and change.”

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”

Dorothy Parker

“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.”

Benjamin Franklin

“If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”

Lee Iacocca

“Apply yourself. Get all the education you can, but then, by God, do something. Don’t just stand there, make it happen.”

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.”

“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.”

Chinese Proverb

“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.”

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”

Mahatma Gandhi

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

Alfred Mercier

“What we learn with pleasure we never forget.”

Herbert Spencer

“The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action.”

Margaret Mead

“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”

Helen Keller

“The highest result of education is tolerance.”

Oprah Winfrey

“Education is the key to unlocking the world. It is the passport to freedom.”

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”

Nelson Mandela

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Joseph Joubert

“To teach is to learn twice.”

G.K. Chesterton

“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.”

Publilius Syrus

“It is better to learn late than never.”

Walter Isaacson

“Education is supposed to juice your curiosity, not diminish or sate it.”

Malala Yousafzai

“They cannot stop me. I will get my education, if it is in the home, school, or anyplace.”

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”

John F. Kennedy

“The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.”

Leonardo da Vinci

“Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.”

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24 Quotes About Social Media to Inspire Your Marketing Strategy

Published: November 09, 2020

With all the algorithm updates, changing content preferences, and memes sprouting up on social media, it can be more challenging to adapt your social media marketing strategy than it was acclimating to the awkwardness of puberty.

Despite its perpetual evolution, though, social media will always have one constant -- people. For the most part, human behavior has stayed the same for thousands of years, which means the principles of psychology are unwavering. So if you want to succeed on social media, you need to focus more on the people using it than the trends changing it.

To help you develop an audience-centric social media strategy, we’ve compiled these insightful quotes about social media from executives, marketers, and even celebrities. Read on to get inspired.

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1. "People want to go on the Internet and check out their friends so why not build a website that offers that? Friends, pictures, profiles, whatever you can visit, browse around, maybe it's someone you just met at a party. I'm not talking about a dating site. I'm talking about taking the entire social experience of college and putting it online." - Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network

2. "It's a dialogue, not a monologue, and some people don't understand that. Social media is more like a telephone than a television." - Amy Jo Martin, Author of Renegades Write The Rules

3. "We get to live in a time that we get to use social media as a tool. It's not just a face on a piece of paper, and that's what makes you someone's favorite model. We can have a very similar sense of humor as someone, and that's why we're their favorite model, or our personal style, off the runway, is why we're their favorite." - Gigi Hadid, Fashion Model

4. "I'm very active on social media and see the huge impact it has on engaging with fans and being able to have a voice." - Stephen Curry, Professional Basketball Player

5. "A lot of people who are 'social media' stars aren't considered to be 'real' stars, and people underestimate the amount of work it takes to edit and upload a video every single day and document your life like that." - Shawn Mendes, Singer

Positive Social Media Quotes

6. "Social media is not just an activity; it is an investment of valuable time and resources. Surround yourself with people who not just support you and stay with you, but inform your thinking about ways to WOW your online presence." - Sean Gardner , Forbes Social Media Power Influencer, AI specialist

7. "Don't use social media to impress people; use it to impact people." - Dave Willis, Author and Speaker

8. "Get in where you fit in and then focus on that platform." - John Lawson, Best-Selling Author and Speaker

9. "You don’t need a corporation or a marketing company to brand you now: you can do it yourself. You can establish who you are with a social media following." - Ray Allen, Professional Basketball Player

10. "A brand is no longer what we tell the consumer it is - it is what consumers tell each other it is." - Scott Cook, Co-Founder of Intuit

Social Media Marketing Quotes

11. "When I hear people debate the ROI of social media? It makes me remember why so many businesses fail. Most businesses are not playing the marathon. They're playing the sprint. They're not worried about lifetime value and retention. They're worried about short-term goals." - Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerMedia

12. "A large social-media presence is important because it's one of the last ways to conduct cost-effective marketing. Everything else involves buying eyeballs and ears. Social media enables a small business to earn eyeballs and ears." - Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist, Canva

14. 'Instead of getting discouraged when a promising tweet doesn’t rack up the likes and retweets, pay attention to the clicks and check how long people stay on the page after coming from social. If your post is generating strong engagement, don’t worry so much about the superficial stats." - Tallie Gabriel, Producer at Unthinkable Media

15. "When pitching to press outlets, you need to help drive traffic through social to make it worth the effort of PR professionals. In addition to traditional outlets, publications are now generating traffic from native content within social platforms. So if you want to engage with members of the press and PR professionals today, you need to analyze their social media pages to learn what kind of content they’re sharing -- before pitching." - Ryan Bonnici, CMO at G2Crowd

16. "When it comes to social media marketing, you don’t have to post 3 times a day. It’s never about how often you post but the quality of your content." - Janet Benson Amarhavwie , Social Media Manager

17. "You have to stop doing what everyone else is doing. Listen to your gut, go in a new direction, do something you've never done before. Learn from the best. Success is yours if you go in your own direction." - Amanda Weinraub , Business Owner, Social Media Manager, Web Designer

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18. "What happens on social media stays on Google forever."

19. "Being famous on Instagram is basically the same thing as being rich on Monopoly."

20. "I do not have a fake social media personality. I am genuinely this ridiculous in real life."

21. "Tumblr is currently the only social media network that your parents haven’t ruined."

22. "I log off because I’m bored. I log back on in five minutes because I’m bored."

23. "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, plus a social media overreaction."

24. "Thank God for Facebook or I'd have to call 598 people and tell them how far I ran today."

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In this blog, we will take you through a list of 35 inspiring social media quotes from top social media influencers.

Today, social media is a key part of our lives. It won’t be an overstatement to say that we spend a significant fraction of our time online on social media apps like Instagram , Facebook, and Twitter. With social media gaining more and more popularity each day, we are becoming aware of how it is both a boon and a bane. If you choose to use it well, you can actually go a long way; if you misuse it, it might obstruct your entire life. 

Now, that being said, to make ourselves aware of the positive impact that social media could have on our lives, who are better guides than top social media influencers? They are exactly the ones who molded the power of social media in their favor and reached the top. So, hearing from them could actually teach you how to use social media, how not to, and what exactly social media is all about.  

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To help you out in this process, we at Graphy are here with 27 inspiring social media quotes from top social media influencers. These quotes are their insights into the world of social media, the kind that we all should be familiar with. 

So, without any further adieu, let’s have a look at our specially curated list of social media quotes from top influencers. 

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People have said and have a lot to say about social media. Let’s get started with our list of top social media quotes to filter the valuable ones from the rest. 

• “Think about what people are doing on Facebook today. They’re keeping up with their friends and family, but they’re also building an image and identity for themselves, which in a sense is their brand. They’re connecting with the audience that they want to connect to. It’s almost a disadvantage if you’re not on it now. ” – Mark Zuckerberg, Co-founder and CEO of Facebook
• “Social media is the ultimate equalizer. It gives a voice and a platform to anyone willing to engage.” – Amy Jo Martin, Founder, and CEO of Digital Royalty
• “Social media is here. It’s not going away; not a passing fad. Be where your customers are: in social media.“ — Lori Ruff, speaker, author
• “Social media is about sociology and psychology more than technology.” — Brian Solis, digital analyst, author, and keynote speaker
• “Social marketing eliminates the middlemen, providing brands the unique opportunity to have a direct relationship with their customers.” – Bryan Weiner, CEO, Comscore
• “Social media can provide a conversational extension to a B2B company’s nurturing programs. Social media gives us the opportunity to humanize our communications and make our companies more approachable.” – Ardath Albee, CEO & B2B marketing strategist
• You don’t need a corporation or a marketing company to brand you now: you can do it yourself. You can establish who you are with a social media following.” – Ray Allen, former American professional basketball player
• “Social media will help you build up loyalty of your current customers to the point that they will willingly, and for free, tell others about you.” – Bonnie Sainsbury, Founder and CEO of Social Media Smarter
• “Social media is not a media. The key is to listen, engage, and build relationships.” – David Alston, author
• “The first rule of social media is that everything changes all the time. What won’t change is the community’s desire to network.” – Kami Huyse, PR & social media strategist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Zoetica Media
• “Social media puts the “public” into PR and the “market” into marketing.” — Chris Brogan, President of New Marketing Labs
• “Social media allows big companies to act small again” – Jay Baer, keynote speaker, emcee, author, and entrepreneur
• “Content is fire. Social media is gasoline.” – Jay Baer, keynote speaker, emcee, author, and entrepreneur
• “Search is about figuring out what people are looking for when they enter keywords into their favorite search engine. Social media is what people are actually saying to each other; they’re telling us what they’re looking for. We, as marketers, should be able to fit it all together pretty nicely.” — Norm Elrod, Digital Media Consultant
• “Social media creates communities, not markets.” – Don Schultz, marketing pioneer
• “Social media is a contact sport.” – Margaret Molloy, CMO of SiegelGale
• “Just as you don’t need to be on every single TV channel, I don’t believe a brand needs to be on every single social media in one big way.” – Shiv Singh, CMO, Eargo, author, speaker
• “Social media is changing the way we communicate and the way we are perceived, both positively and negatively. Every time you post a photo or update your status, you are contributing to your own digital footprints and personal brand.” – Amy Jo Martin, Founder and CEO of Digital Royalty
• “Social media isn’t the end-all-be-all, but it offers marketers unparalleled opportunities to participate in relevant ways. It also provides a launch pad for other marketing tactics. Social media is not an island. It’s a high-power engine on the larger marketing ship.” – Matt Dickman, Vice President and head of digital communications, Comcast Corporation
• “Build it, and they will come” only works in the movies. Social media is a “build it, nurture it, engage them, and they may come and stay.” – Seth Godin, sethgodin.com
• “Social media is about the people! Not about your business. Provide for the people and the people will provide for you.” – Matt Goulart, Founder, Ignite Digital
• “Why are we trying to measure social media like a traditional channel, anyway? Social media touches every facet of business and is more an extension of good business ethics.” – Erik Qualmann, author and motivational speaker
• “The beauty of social media is that it will point out your company’s flaws; the key question is how quickly you address these flaws.” – Erik Qualmann, author and motivational speaker
• “You are what you tweet.” – Alex Tew, Founder & CEO of Calm
• “In social media, the “squeaky wheel” gets the oil. You have to put yourself out there to find people who will relate or even debate with you, depending on what you are looking for.” – Jessica Northey, Multimedia personality and digital consultant
• “You can’t tiptoe into social media. You have to jump into the pool. People have a natural fear of it. But the scary part is not being there. Your customer is already there.” – Dave Saunders, Founder, madisonmain.com
• “A large social-media presence is important because it’s one of the last ways to conduct cost-effective marketing. Everything else involves buying eyeballs and ears. Social media enables a small business to earn eyeballs and ears.” – Guy Takeo Kawasaki, marketing specialist

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43 Best Social Justice Quotes To Inspire Hope & Activism

We all know that social justice is important. It’s something we talk about, tweet about, and march for. But what does it really mean? And how can we make sure that we’re living it every day?

In this article, you’ll find some of the best quotes about social justice from people who have dedicated their lives to making the world a more equitable place. We hope they inspire you to do the same.m

P.S. You can read more quotes about justice , quotes about advocacy , and other positive quotes in our most popular quote roundups.

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“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” — Angela Davis

“Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.” — Coretta Scott King

“We are all implicated when we allow other people to be mistreated. An absence of compassion can corrupt the decency of a community, a state, a nation.” — Bryan Stevenson , Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption

“I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights.” — Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Quotes on Activism & Taking Action

“When we identify where our privilege intersects with somebody else's oppression, we'll find our opportunities to make real change.” — Ijeoma Oluo, So You Want to Talk About Race

“We have a right to protest for what is right. That’s all we can do. There are people hurting, there are people suffering, so we have an obligation, a mandate, to do something.” — John Lewis

“When you get these jobs you have been so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else. This is not just a grab-bag candy game.” — Toni Morrison

“Power concedes nothing without an organized demand” — Charlene Carruthers

“Don't sit around and wait for the perfect opportunity to come along — find something and make it an opportunity.” — Cecile Richards, Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead

“I think each village was meant to feel pity for its own sick and poor whom it can help and I doubt if it is the duty of any private person to fix his mind on ills which he cannot help. This may even become an escape from the works of charity we really can do to those we know. God may call any one of us to respond to some far away problem or support those who have been so called. But we are finite and he will not call us everywhere or to support every worthy cause. And real needs are not far from us.” — C.S. Lewis

“Your vocation can be found where your greatest joy meets the world’s greatest need.” ‍ — Frederick Buechner

“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” — Elie Wiesel

“Our freedoms are vanishing. If you do not get active to take a stand now against all that is wrong while we still can, then maybe one of your children may elect to do so in the future, when it will be far more riskier — and much, much harder.” — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

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“And I must say tonight that a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? ... It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“It may well be that we will have to repent in this generation. Not merely for the vitriolic words and the violent actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence and indifference of the good people who sit around and say, ‘Wait on time.’” — Martin Luther King Jr. , A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches

“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

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bell hooks Quotes on Social Change

“Without justice there can be no love.” — bell hooks

“There must exist a paradigm, a practical model for social change that includes an understanding of ways to transform consciousness that are linked to efforts to transform structures.” — bell hooks , Killing Rage: Ending Racism

“Justice is possible without equality, I believe, because of compassion and understanding. If I have compassion, then if I have more than you, which is unequal, I will still do the just thing by you.” — bell hooks

“Justice demands integrity. It’s to have a moral universe — not only know what is right or wrong but to put things in perspective, weigh things. Justice is different from violence and retribution; it requires complex accounting.” — bell hooks

“The world would be a paradise of peace and justice if global citizens shared a common definition of love which would guide our thoughts and action.” — bell hooks

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Quotes For Students

“You have to get over the fear of facing the worst in yourself. You should instead fear unexamined racism. Fear the thought that right now, you could be contributing to the oppression of others and you don't know it. But do not fear those who bring that oppression to light. Do not fear the opportunity to do better.” — Ijeoma Oluo, So You Want to Talk About Race

“In a society that functions optimally, those who can should naturally want to provide for those who can't. That's how it's designed to work. I truly believe we're here to take care of one another.” — LeVar Burton

“Justice grows out of recognition of ourselves in each other — that my liberty depends on you being free too.” — Barack Obama

Quotes on Social Injustice

“Prisons do not disappear social problems, they disappear human beings. Homelessness, unemployment, drug addiction, mental illness, and illiteracy are only a few of the problems that disappear from public view when the human beings contending with them are relegated to cages.” — Angela Davis

“The death penalty is not about whether people deserve to die for the crimes they commit. The real question of capital punishment in this country is, Do we deserve to kill?” — Bryan Stevenson , Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption

Quotes on Systemic Injustice

“Our problems stem from our acceptance of this filthy, rotten system.” — Dorothy Day

“Colorful demonstrations and weekend marches are vital but alone are not powerful enough to stop wars. Wars will be stopped only when soldiers refuse to fight, when workers refuse to load weapons onto ships and aircraft, when people boycott the economic outposts of Empire that are strung across the globe.” — Arundhati Roy, Public Power in the Age of Empire

“There is no such thing as nonracist or race-neutral policy. Every policy in every institution in every community in every nation is producing or sustaining either racial inequity or equity between racial groups.” — Ibram X. Kendi, How to Be an Antiracist

On Maintaining Hope in the Face of Injustice

“When asked if I am pessimistic or optimistic about the future, my answer is always the same: If you look at the science about what is happening on earth and aren’t pessimistic, you don’t understand data. But if you meet the people who are working to restore this earth and the lives of the poor, and you aren’t optimistic, you haven’t got a pulse. What I see everywhere in the world are ordinary people willing to confront despair, power, and incalculable odds in order to restore some semblance of grace, justice, and beauty to this world.” — Paul Hawken

“There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it.” — Amanda Gorman

"I want to be nurturing life when I go down in struggle. I want nurturing life to be my struggle." — Zainab Amadahy

“The reality is this: If we don’t make time to close our eyes, breathe deeply, push beyond the binds we’re in, and visualize a day when they don’t exist, we can never truly be free.” — Akiba Solomon & Kenrya Rankin

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On the Injustice of Poverty

“Innovation comes, in science, by the people who are able to pull something apart with such insight and knowledge that they can then innovate, and they can create new — it’s how we make progress. And I think the same is true in the justice sector, that we cannot make progress in creating a more just society, healthier communities, if we allow ourselves to be disconnected from the people who are most vulnerable — from the poor, the neglected, the incarcerated, the condemned. If you’re trying to make policies in the criminal justice space but have never met someone who’s in a jail or prison, you haven’t been to a jail or prison, you’re going to fail.” — Bryan Stevenson

“I think sometimes, when you’re trying to do justice work, when you’re trying to make a difference, when you’re trying to change the world, the thing you need to do is get close enough to people who are falling down, get close enough to people who are suffering, close enough to people who are in pain, who’ve been discarded and disfavored — to get close enough to wrap your arms around them and affirm their humanity and their dignity.” — Bryan Stevenson

“In this increasingly interconnected world, we must understand that what happens to poor people is never divorced from the actions of the powerful. Certainly, people who define themselves as poor may control their own destinies to some extent. But control of lives is related to control of land, systems of production, and the formal political and legal structures in which lives are enmeshed. With time, both wealth and control have become increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few. The opposite trend is desired by those working for social justice.” — Paul Farmer

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More Sayings and Slogans

“Rebellion is the only thing that keeps you alive.” — Marianne Faithful

“The opposite of poverty is not wealth. In too many places, the opposite of poverty is justice.” — Bryan Stevenson

“Public education does not exist for the benefit of students or the benefit of their parents. It exists for the benefit of the social order. We have discovered as a species that it is useful to have an educated population. You do not need to be a student or have a child who is a student to benefit from public education. Every second of every day of your life, you benefit from public education. So let me explain why I like to pay taxes for schools, even though I don't personally have a kid in school: It's because I don't like living in a country with a bunch of stupid people.” — John Green

“I sometimes see people say that social change is impossible. But this is just not true. Social change is INEVITABLE. What isn’t inevitable is the timbre and shape of that social change, which we decide together.” — John Green

“In these days of difficulty, we Americans everywhere must and shall choose the path of social justice…, the path of faith, the path of hope, and the path of love toward our fellow man.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt

“By acting compassionately, by helping to restore justice and to encourage peace, we acknowledge that we are all part of one another.” — Ram Dass

“Ours is not the struggle of one day, one week, or one year. Ours is not the struggle of one judicial appointment or presidential term. Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and each one of us in every generation must do our part.” ‍ — John Lewis , Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America

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49 More Quotes About Social Media

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It has changed the way we communicate, do business, and even how to perceive the world around us. With its ever-growing influence, it’s important to understand the different perspectives on this powerful tool. In this blog post, we have compiled a list of 49 social media quotes divided into five subtopics: The Power of Social Media, The Impact of Social Media on Business, The Role of Authenticity in Social Media, The Role of Social Media in Society, and Social Media Addiction.

These quotes come from a variety of sources, including industry leaders, marketers, and experts, and offer a diverse range of perspectives on the topic of social media. They will inspire you to think more deeply about the role of social media in our lives…or at the very least be useful when you copy+paste them into your next deck (let’s be honest).

The Power of Social Media

• “Social media is the ultimate equalizer. It gives a voice and a platform to anyone willing to engage.” – Amy Jo Martin
• “Social media is not about technology. It’s about relationships.” – Brian Solis
• “Social media is like a cocktail party. You join in, you share, you connect.” – Karen Freberg
• “Social media is not media. It’s a conversation.” – David Alston
• “Social media is the new frontier of persuasion.” – Dan Zarrella
• “Social media is the fastest way to spread ideas.” – Evan Williams

Social Media Quotes About Its Impact on Business

• “Social media is not media. It’s an amplifier.” – Chris Brogan
• “Social media is not a fad, it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.” – Erik Qualman
• “Social media is the ultimate customer service tool.” – Jay Baer
• “Social media is the new public square.” – Chris Brogan
• “Social media is not just an interruption, it’s an opportunity.” – Chris Brogan
• “Social media is not just a marketing tool. It’s an operational necessity.” – Brian Solis

The Role of Authenticity in Social Media

• “Social media is not about the exploitation of technology, but service to the community.” – Simon Mainwaring
• “Social media is not about the number of followers you have, it’s about the quality of your followers.” – Megan Adams
• “Social media is not about being famous, it’s about being yourself.” – Alex Morritt
• “Social media is not about the quantity of your posts, it’s about the quality of your posts.” – Chris Brogan
• “Social media is not about one-way broadcasting, it’s about two-way conversations.” – David Armano
• “Social media is not about technology, it’s about relationships.” – Dave Kerpen

The Role of Social Media in Society

• “Social media is not about technology, it’s about people.” – Matt Mullenweg
• “Social media is not just a platform, it’s a reflection of society.” – Mark Zuckerberg
• “Social media is not about the technology, it’s about the message.” – Tim O’Reilly
• “Social media is not just a tool, it’s a reflection of who we are.” – Eric Qualman
• “Social media is not just an add-on to life, it is life.” – Anthony Weiner
• “Social media is not just a buzzword, it’s a fundamental shift in how we communicate.” – Pete Cashmore

Quotes About Social Media Addiction

• “We are living in an attention economy and social media is addictive by design.” – Tristan Harris
• “Social media is more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol.” – Gary Vaynerchuk
• “Social media has become the crack cocaine of the digital world.” – Simon Mainwaring
• “Social media addiction is real, and it’s everywhere.” – Alex Hern
• “Social media addiction is like a disease, it’s hard to break free from.” – Sherry Turkle
• “Social media addiction is not about the technology, it’s about the need for validation.” – Arianna Huffington
• “Social media addiction is a silent killer of productivity.” – Cal Newport
• “Social media addiction is a growing problem, and it’s affecting our mental health.” – Johann Hari
• “Social media addiction is like a drug, it’s hard to put down.” – Jaron Lanier
• “Social media addiction is not just a personal problem, it’s a societal problem.” – Sherry Turkle
• “Social media addiction is not just a problem for the youth, it’s a problem for all ages.” – Nicholas Carr
• “Social media addiction is not a choice, it’s a compulsion.” – Adam Alter
• “Social media addiction is similar to any other addiction, it requires awareness and self-control.” – Cal Newport
• “Social media addiction is not a new phenomenon, it’s just more prevalent now.” – Sherry Turkle
• “Social media addiction is not only a physical addiction but also an emotional one.” – Adam Alter
• “Social media addiction can lead to depression and anxiety.” – Johann Hari
• “Social media addiction is like an addiction to sugar, it’s hard to stop once you start.” – Jaron Lanie r
• “Social media addiction is like a slippery slope, it starts small but can become a big problem.” – Nicholas Carr
• “Social media addiction is like a double-edged sword, it can bring both positive and negative effects.” – Sherry Turkle
• “Social media addiction is not only about the time spent but also the impact on mental and emotional well-being.” – Arianna Huffington
• “Social media addiction can be overcome by setting boundaries and developing healthy habits.” – Cal Newport
• “Social media addiction is like an addiction to anything, it requires a willingness to change.” – Johann Hari
• “Social media addiction can lead to FOMO (fear of missing out) and constant comparison to others.” – Jaron Lanier
• “Social media addiction can be overcome by being mindful of its effects and learning to use it in moderation.” – Nicholas Carr

Well, there you have it folks, 49 social media quotes that will make you think twice about your relationship with your phone. From the power of social media to the dark side of addiction, these quotes offer a diverse range of perspectives on the topic. So next time you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through your feed, remember that social media quotes aren’t just something to be shared on Instagram, they’re something to be taken to heart. And if all else fails, just remind yourself, if you’re not on social media, how will people know how much you love avocado toast?

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18 Thought-Provoking Quotes About Social Media

Social media is a powerful, yet complex beast to tame. Namely, because it is constantly changing and developing. However, it now defines our life and almost everybody has an opinion about it... good or bad...

What are thought leaders saying about the technology that has become so central to business and our personal lives? Let's take a look 👀

It’s difficult to remember a time without social media, when we weren't connected at all times, just a tap of the finger away from all our favorite people and brands at any moment.

Social media has become society's central hub for sharing news, photos, feelings, and inspiration.

Seeing as it plays such a vital role in our work and personal lives, most people have an opinion about social media. Whether you love or hate it, you can’t deny that you have an opinion about it.

Social media platforms have changed the way we do business, consume content, spend our free time, and share our personal lives and opinions.

One social media post has the power to change people's lives, open up opportunities, launch small businesses , and start movements!

It's moved the way we communicated into a heavy focus on visual content, which has increased the value of and interest in graphic design and photography.

That being said, most industry leaders have had something to say about social media, offering interesting insights into and observations about contemporary culture.

To give you some food for thought and even maybe a chuckle, we've curated 16 thought-provoking social media quotes. Save them, share them and let them soak in!‌

Not communicating your messaging on social media platforms is no longer an option for businesses and leaders. It's where the people are and our most direct route of connecting with them.

It's up to businesses and marketers to deeply understand these platforms. We have to understand how to use them to their full capacity.

We have to employ both creativity and strategy to master the social media post and optimize our use of each platform.

While T.S Eliot died in 1965, these words from his 1936 poem ‘Burnt Norton’ have only become even more relevant today . In the poem, he says "moderns" are "distracted from distraction by distraction," which is precisely what social media arguably is today if we're not careful.

T.S Eliot obviously wasn't referring to social media when he wrote this (as it did not yet exist); he did make an accurate observation about modern culture that becomes more relevant with each passing year.

Social Media has a tendency to be addictive and over-indulged when we're not being very conscious and intentional with it.

While it's a powerful tool for marketing , spreading positive messaging, building businesses, creating community and sharing special moments, it also has the power to be a considerable distraction and time-waster.

It's all too easy to get lost down the rabbit holes of Tik-Tok, Instagram, and Pinterest, so it's up to both marketers and consumers to recognize when social media is just being a meaningless distraction and to stop, take a breath and reconnect with our intentions.

Germany Kent is a journalist who has said many profound things about social media, but this is possibly one of the most relevant - striking a chord with many who suffer with their mental health as a result of social media.

Social media shouldn’t be a place to share negativity, especially when targeted at others, so if you’re not getting any of the above from it, then perhaps it’s time to distance yourself from it for a while.

We hear more and more about the tragic consequences trolling and abuse can have , and it’s up to the individual to make wiser choices around how to behave online.

Like it or loathe it, there’s no escaping social media - it’s all around us. Whether you’re a marketer, a business owner or an individual, it affects you somehow.

The point is only to let it be a positive influence and tool in your life.

Social Media manager and entrepreneur Aaron Lee makes an important point about the speed with which eveything takes place on social media.

It has grown rapidly and beyond comprehension over the last decade.

With so many people using it, you have to be quick if you want to be noticed , otherwise, you’ll fade quickly down the feeds.

For social media managers, understanding the opportune time to post, which platform and how frequently can make a big difference in the effectiveness of your campaigns.

In this quote, sociologist and physician Nicholas Christakis brings to our attention that most people we are engaging with on social media platforms personally don't mean that much to us.

As the average person only actually has a handful of real friends in real life, it's not possible for us to have genuine relationships with all of our online "friends."

So what does this mean about the authenticity of our online engagements? Are they worth our efforts? Is it worth our time?

It’s very easy to get caught up in what others are doing, or at least what they say they’re doing, on social media.

People rarely share their dark news via social media, hence the ‘Instagram versus Reality’ posts you’ll see daily.

Perhaps next time you find yourself in the grips of envy towards people you don't even really know that well on social media, remember who your real friends are and share in their joy while sharing your own with them too.

Charles Leadbeater is a leading authority on innovation and creativity, and he makes a valuable point about how what we choose to share says a lot about us. We should be able to stand behind it with integrity.

There are a lot of personal choices to be made when sharing content online. Sharing positive messages, news and avoiding posts that cause harm or offense to others can help you get the most enjoyment out of social media.

Sharing the content that interests you is also a good way to develop relationships with others online and help discover some mutual interests.

Think about what you're sharing and following, and always ask whether it's an accurate representation of who you are.

Entrepreneur Jeffery Zeldman makes a good point.

For marketers, social media is an invaluable platform for reaching audiences .

But reaching those audiences is more difficult than it sounds. People want to be spoken to as humans in their own language, which means it’s important to connect with your audience in the right way.

Using bigger, ‘smarter’ words isn’t the way to win over your audience. It also doesn't help to use too many buzzwords or industry jargon.

Twitter is a powerful truth. When people want to confirm a rumor or find out the latest news, they’ll go to Twitter before anywhere else.

As well as being a news source, it serves as a place for debate and discussion . Or at least it could be.

In the quote above, author Lauren Leto points out how social media can be a tool for compelling and meaningful discussion. Yet, we allow our attention to be consumed by frivolous scandal and gossip, which is just perpetuating itself the more energy we give it.

There’s no denying the influence of celebrities on Twitter, but often it’s the glamorous side of life that makes that trending list, rather than the hard-hitting news and engaging discussions.

Founder of Convince and Convert, Jay Baer, reminds us in the quote above that the point of having followers n social media is to engage with them. It's meant to be a conversation and a community.

Whether you’re a business, an individual, a celebrity, or an influencer , the value of having a large following online is huge.

But it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t engage with them. Instead of worrying about your follower numbers, make sure you engage with them.

That’s where you’ll get the most value and trust, as opposed to empty likes and new follows.

The rest of the quote goes:

"If a character dies, it is gonna be the number one trending topic on Twitter, it is gonna be the top trending story on Facebook — and Reddit and Tumblr just turn into a completely uncensored memorial service of memes.

This happens all the time with sports results, but — I s*** you not — I once got a notification from the BBC News app saying that a character in a show I was watching had just died! I thought that news notifications are supposed to be for impending natural disasters, not for just ruining my bloody afternoon."

Social media can make a TV series (#LoveIsBlind anyone?), helping to build up hype and get everyone talking.

The activity around Game of Thrones was huge! But, as great as it can be for new discoveries, it is terrible if you’re even just seconds behind.

Avoid social media like the plague if you don’t want to know who scored or which Stark has just been killed off - nothing is safe when it comes to staying spoiler-free.

Dan Howell's opinion exposes one of the annoyances of social media in a slightly humorous way. This grievance speaks to the lack of boundaries that exist in the social media sphere.

Firstly- the blurred lines around what constitutes "news," and secondly, the often thoughtless sharing (oversharing?) that comes from both individuals and publications.

Social media is such a free space where pretty much anything can be said and shared.

The freedom of social media has made it necessary for us to establish our boundaries within this sphere- businesses and individuals alike.

In the early days of social media, it was barely used for marketing .

Flash forward to today, and it’s now one of the most popular tools used by businesses to market themselves.

In the quote above, author Ryan Lily uses the bicycle analogy to point out that social media is now the central marketing hub. It's where campaigns begin and end.

In fact, for many businesses, it’s the only way they’ll market themselves.

With social media being essentially free, it can provide a huge ROI when the message is right.

Even using more traditional marketing methods like print advertising, you can usually find a social handle included somewhere in the artwork.

Founder of Intuit, Scott Cook, points out the power consumers have on social media to set the tone for what is believed about a brand or person.

The power of social media can turn a brand into a sensation overnight. Take iconic British influencer Mrs. Hinch.

An ordinary woman from Essex who loves to keep her house clean, she’s amassed over 3.2m followers in just a couple of years - all through sharing cleaning tips and remaining humble, likable, and honest throughout.

But it’s the impact she has on other brands that’s interesting to see.

One recommendation can make a brand Insta-famous, leading to empty shelves, waiting lists, and a vast overnight following.

And that’s what word of mouth on social can do. It’s the audience who decides how something is talked about, and opinions are soon reciprocated and shared.

Through the power of influencers, brands can spread far and wide compared to their own social media efforts, introducing a whole new type of marketing to the game.

This is a great quote not only for marketers but for people across all businesses.

Founder and CEO of Hootsuite Ryan Holmes points out that social media has centralized basically all business functions.

Not only does social media provide an opportunity to market products and services on a daily basis, but it’s become a way to recruit employees, gather market research and feedback from customers, and collaborate with other brands.

While many businesses would have dismissed social media as a ‘time-wasting tool in the past, they’re certainly seeing the value now.

Has social media made us lazy? Thanks to the power of online recommendations, we no longer need to search for anything!

Twitter and Facebook will tell us what’s going on in the world, and our communities, while Instagram will help you decide what to buy!

Recommendations are big news online, and if a friend or relative recommends something to you on social media, you’re much more likely to give it a try.

Social media now (almost) does it all.

It isn't just about social media can offer you though, it is also about what you can bring to social media ... and how responsibly you use it too.

How well you do social media doesn't mean sitting there scrolling through your feed for hours and hours, it means using it effectively and efficiently.

Huffington Post CEO Ariana Huffington speaks to the collaborative nature of social media in the quote above.

Social media doesn’t just provide a way for people to find content to read, watch or listen to - it gives them the chance to create it too.

Individuals don’t need a big budget or a fancy graphic designer to make something work, a creative idea takes care of the hard work.

Sharing great content is the way to make discoveries, and businesses and marketers can learn a lot by sharing the great content of others.

The quote above is from Mark Zuckerberg the character in the social Network, not the actual real-life Mark Zuckerberg. The Social Network is an excellent film that makes some important commentary on social media.

If you needed to sum up the reason why we’re so invested in social media - this quote would be it.

Initially there to satisfy our curiosity about others, even if we’ve just met them, now it’s about something more than that.

We all know how awkward striking up a conversation with a stranger can be at a party or in a club. Still, social media has made it that much easier to develop connections and even build meaningful relationships.

If you haven't encountered any of Seth Godin's writing, you should check out his blogs or books, especially if you're in the marketing industry.

He's a well-renowned thought leader in marketing and places a huge emphasis on the value of storytelling in this industry.

Storytelling is a vital part of marketing in the social media world. In many situations, it’s not just highlighting the products you sell, but rather what you have to say.

Social media is a creative space perfectly suited for storytelling and story sharing, and this is how we truly connect an audience with a product.

When it comes to creating content for social media, allowing storytelling principles to guide you will lead to well-crafted and resonant content.

Author Mark Manson is famed for his strong opinion on all things culture. In the quote above, he speaks to the power of technology by pointing out how it has changed society.

This is particularly relevant to social media, which has indeed commoditized our time and completely shifted the landscape of business and marketing.

In his blog post on The Attention Economy , he points out how our attention and energy are being commoditized through social media platforms. It's an insightful piece worth a read!

Author, speaker, and CEO Amy Jo Martin makes an interesting statement in the above quote when she calls social media the "ultimate equalizer."

It brings businesses and consumers from all cultures across the world together into one platform where everybody potentially has an equal opportunity to express their voice, which is pretty incredible!

Social media is the ultimate equalizer. It gives a voice and a platform to anyone willing to engage.

Key Takeaways 🤓

Hopefully, a few of these social media quotes have given you some food for thought 🥑 🤔.

These are our key takeaways from the words of industry leaders:

• Social media tools are designed to create a social experience. You will get the most out of these platforms, and your social media marketing strategy , if you use them to engage and start a conversation.
• Social media is the center point of any good marketing strategy
• Social media can be used to improve any facet of the business from sales to HR, product development, and beyond
• It's up to businesses and individuals to use their social media presence wisely- to use it for good and to be considerate with it
• It's up to each social media user to monitor their use of the platforms and develop a healthy, positive relationship with them
• Social media has changed society forever . Technology and social platforms will only become more integrated with life and business as we evolve
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Quotes & Sayings About Social Media In Education

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Top Social Media In Education Quotes

Use Discretion: It is proper netiquette to use discretion, best behavior, in all online activity. — David Chiles

We must reach out to villages even in scorching heat with temperature upto 44 C. We must ensure that no girl child remains illiterate. I request all the social institutions and the media world to create a joyous environment for education in the month of June (when schools re-open), an environment to encourage children to go to school. We will derive the satisfaction of having done a social good. — Narendra Modi

People have been fighting and dying over religion for thousands of years. I could understand that fear. It creeps up on you a bit more when you're alone in a foreign land. You certainly worry about it more when you walk the same streets as violent people that harbor a clear hatred of your beliefs and values. The reality is some Muslims in the world would kill me for being Christian, just as some Christians in the world would kill Maya, Gita, Farid and Ridwan for being Muslim. Nowadays news outlets and social media have reified that fear. It keeps some people focused and aware. It paralyzes others. It blinds some of us. That's what happened to me. It's why I felt the whole world shake. Twice. — Tucker Elliot

The cure to eliminate fake news is that people stop reading 140-character tweets and start reading 600-page books. — Piero Scaruffi

The democratization of media means that anyone with a phone can become a celebrity. Our short-sighted focus on self-esteem in children means that everyone gets a trophy, universities and education are "brands" instead of places of learning, standardized tests are used to assess wisdom, and grade inflation is rampant. The tribe has been replaced with followers and likes. Our economy, our bodies, our health, our children, and frankly our psyches are in big trouble. — Ramani Durvasula

It's about using social media for social change: creating a community of advocates who can use their voices on behalf of the voiceless, or leverage their talents, skills, knowledge, and resources to put more children into classrooms, or pressure their elected representatives to get global education top of the agenda. — Queen Rania Of Jordan

One thing we know for sure is that the Web is a collaborative medium unlike any we've ever had before. We see people working together, playing together, interacting in social settings using these media. We hope that will emerge as the new tool for education. — Vint Cerf

The (nation) state's concern had been the development of citizens - social subjects whose identity was shaped by the goals of the state - and the preparation of a labour force serving the needs of a national economy and administration. That state was interested in cohesion, integration and homogeneity - however imperfectly realized. The globally framed interests of current versions of the market are neither about citizenship - shared social values, aspirations, dispositions - nor about the preparation of a labour force ... — Gunther Kress

As an organisation [Not for Sale] we use social media on a daily basis as a way to share the impact of how our support is having on individuals and communities. By building awareness, education and updating interested parties on the progress of the projects. — David Batstone

I love social media. I love the connectivity it provides, the creativity it allows, and the breathtaking wealth of information we all have at our fingertips because of it. — Galit Breen

Courtesy and kindness cultivate confidence with good Netiquette. Doing things right makes you feel good. — David Chiles

Mogo living brings about true freedom. When you have the inner conviction to do the most good and the least harm, you are free to say no to media, social, and peer pressures. You are free from a nagging sense that your life does not have value or meaning. You are free to imagine and then create a truly successful (in the deepest meaning on the word) life. You are free to be at peace with yourself and all those whom your life touches. — Zoe Weil

But the old traditions of sectarian misdirection still in spite of a certain advance in technical efficiency, cripple and distort the general mind. "All that has been changed," cry indignant teachers under criticism. But the evidence that this teaching of theirs still fails to produce a public that is alert, critical, and capable of vigorous readjustment in the face of overwhelming danger, is to be seen in the newspapers that satisfy the Tewler public, the arguments and slogans that appeal to it, the advertisements that succeed with it, the stuff it swallows. It is a press written by Homo Tewler for Homo Tewler all up and down the scale. The Times Tewler, the Daily Mail Tewler, the Herald, the Tribune, the Daily Worker; there is no difference except a difference in scale and social atmosphere. Through them all ran the characteristic Tewler streak of willful ignorance, deliberate disingenuousness, and self-protective illusion. — H.G.Wells

In this age, you must be relentlessly remarkable to stay relevant, if not you will be relegated. — Bernard Kelvin Clive

Shifting the frame only slightly, the choice of a theory from among the range of always ideologically founded theories is itself necessarily ideologically motivated. Positioning is unavoidable; positioning is the result of choice from among a range of possibilities; that choice is socially meaningful - it is ideological. — Gunther Kress

Rather than assuming that education is primarily about preparing for jobs and careers, what would it mean to think of education as a process of guiding kids' participation in public life more generally, a public life that includes social, recreational, and civic engagement. — Mizuko Ito

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60+ Teacher Quotes for Inspiration in 2024

May 2, 2024

Teachers are also referred to as educators, instructors, mentors, tutors, coaches, and professors.

They are role models guiding learners into gaining valuable life skills and contributing to their character development. 

A career in teaching allows you to positively impact society by influencing the mindsets of the younger generation and enabling them to integrate into the community successfully as young adults.

As adults, we remember great teachers who inspired and encouraged us to pursue our dreams. The amazing teachers we had in school had a big influence on us. They taught us the values and morals that are important to us as adults.

One of the rewards you get for being a good teacher is appreciation from your former students. 

The good things you do as a teacher, like helping and encouraging your students, positively impact them for many years after they graduate.

To have a lasting impression on your students, you need outstanding teacher qualities such as a passion for teaching, eternal positivity, and genuine care for your students.

This article includes quotes about teachers changing lives. Find great quotes you can share with your favorite educators and give them the recognition they deserve.

Inspirational Teaching Quotes

Teachers can profoundly impact the lives of their students by igniting a passion for learning and creating a positive learning environment where they can thrive. 

Your enthusiasm for the subject matter is contagious, making learning enjoyable and exciting for students. Parents also embrace your enthusiasm, establishing the confidence that their children are under the care of a passionate teacher.

Your passion for teaching today’s students sets the standards for the other teaching staff. They will be inspired to collaborate with you in creating a supportive learning environment.

Inspiring teachers do not only focus on academic growth. They have long-lasting Influence far beyond the classroom. Students carry lessons from their teachers throughout their lives, influencing their career choices, personal values, and relationships. 

Here are some inspirational teaching quotes:

• “I touch the future. I teach.” –Christa McAuliffe.                       
• “Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” – Japanese proverb
• “Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” –Bob Talbert.
• “Teachers can change lives with the right mix of chalk and challenges.” – Joyce Meyer.
• “If you can read this, thank a teacher.”– American proverb.
• “One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai.
• “[Kids] don’t remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.” – Jim Henson.
• “I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” – Robert Frost.
• “Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.”– Anatole France.
• “Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.” –Colleen Wilcox.
• “The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future.” – F. Sionil Jose.
• “It takes a big heart to help shape little minds.”–Unknown.

Quotes About Teaching 

Studies show that passionate teaching is linked to students’ willingness to learn and experience new ideas. Students are more likely to memorize concepts better if the teacher is passionate about the subject area and concepts you are teaching.

Great teachers go beyond simply imparting knowledge and information. They have a unique blend of skills that enable students to flourish academically and personally. They have:

• Strong subject matter expertise.
• Effective communication skills 
• Passion and enthusiasm for learning.
• Empathy and patience 
• Adaptability and creativity 
• Lifelong learners

Good teachers are committed to continuous professional development and are always seeking new ways to improve their teaching practice.

Sometimes, teaching can feel challenging, but remembering why you started can help you love it again. Think back to why you became a teacher and what you enjoyed most. Who inspired you and why? 

Remember your first exciting lesson and how much you loved seeing students learn.

Recalling these moments can refuel your passion, give you the energy to connect with students, and motivate you to keep teaching.

Being a teacher is a demanding yet incredibly rewarding career path. If you possess the skills and are passionate about nurturing young minds, it can be a fulfilling way to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Here are some quotes about quality teaching:

• “In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” – Phil Collins.
• “Those who know do. Those that understand, teach.” – Aristotle.
• “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”– Mark Van Doren.
• “Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honor for me.”–P. J. Abdul Kalam.
• “A gifted teacher is not only prepared to meet the needs of today’s child but is also prepared to foresee the hopes and dreams in every child’s future.”– Robert John Meehan.
• “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” – William Arthur Ward.
• “Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers.” – Josef Albers.

Funny Teacher Quotes

Laughter is contagious, and a funny teacher can lighten the mood and make learning more enjoyable for students, keeping them engaged and wanting to learn more.

A sense of humor in the classroom improves learners’ engagement, retention of learning, and student-teacher relationships. Also, embracing a sense of humor will make you less likely to experience burnout and stress, improving workplace quality. 

Jokes and playful interactions help build a relaxed environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, expressing themselves, and taking risks.

Studies show that laughter can help students remember information better. It activates parts of the brain responsible for learning and makes connections with new material.

A healthy dose of laughter can help teachers and students cope with pressure and maintain a positive outlook.

Find some funny teacher quotes that encourage you to incorporate humor:

• “Good teachers are the ones who can challenge young minds without losing their own.” –Unknown.
• “Educators are the only people who lose sleep over other people’s kids.” – Nicholas A. Ferroni.
• “There are three good reasons to be a teacher –June, July, and August.” – Unknown.
• “Being a teacher is a lot like being a rock star.” – Heidi McDonald
• “The older I got, the smarter my teachers became.” – Ally Carter
• “Being a new teacher is like trying to fly an airplane while building it.”– Rick Smith.
• “A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.” –Thomas Carruthers.
• “Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths pure theater.” – Gail Godwin.
• “Teaching: the only profession where you steal things from home and bring them to work.” –Unknown.
• “Teacher: A person who helps you solve problems you’d never have without them.” – Unknown.
• “Teaching is a walk in the park. If that park is Jurassic park.” – Unknown
• “To survive as a teacher you need 3 bones: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.” – Unknown.

Teacher Quotes About the Future

Teachers have a huge impact on their students’ futures. They equip students with the skills to succeed in life beyond school. For example, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.

Teachers encourage students to take risks, try new things, and overcome challenges. This boosts their confidence and leads to higher self-esteem and a stronger foundation for future success.

Teachers don’t just teach subjects. They also teach valuable life skills like patience, perseverance, and responsibility, which are crucial for navigating life’s challenges and achieving one’s goals.

Students remember their inspiring teachers long after they’ve left the classroom. They carry the lessons learned throughout their lives.  

Knowing your students personally helps you realize the kind of help they require to get them to their desired goals. 

For instance, you can put them in contact with career advisors and mentors outside school who could guide them in their lives after school. 

Investing in your students’ lives shows that you care. This is a way to inspire them to go for their dreams. 

Some of the most successful people in the world owe their success to great teachers. 

Here are a few highly successful people who credit their success to their teachers:

• Stephen Hawking – The theoretical physicist and author was inspired by his teacher, Dikran Tahta , to do more mathematics and physics. 
• Bill Gates – This philanthropist and software developer, the co-founder of Microsoft, attributes his success to the guidance of his math and drama teachers . 
• The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets – Singh compiled this book on all mathematical references, analyzing them in detail. He attributes his success to his math teacher , who taught him for seven years in a row, inspiring a love for numbers. 

Students are future leaders and thinkers; Teachers get to inspire and nurture these future leaders. Therefore, teaching is the foundation of the future, and success depends on it.

A teacher’s influence on the life of a child is invaluable. The student-teacher dynamics hold a critical place in guiding society. 

Here are some quotes that confirm that teachers impact students’ futures:

• “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X.
• “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey.
• “Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” – Confucius.
• “The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.”– Dan Rather.
• “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” – Margaret Mead
• “I touch the future. I teach.”– Christa Mcauliffe.
• “A teacher presents the past, reveals the present, and creates the future.” –Unknown.

Quotes About Teacher-Student Relationship

A strong teacher-student relationship isn’t just about being nice; it’s about creating an optimal environment for learning, growth, and student success.

A strong teacher-student relationship is essential to create a safe classroom where students feel comfortable taking risks and learning from mistakes. 

When students feel connected to and supported by their teacher, they experience greater emotional well-being in the classroom. This lowers stress and anxiety, which are major obstacles to learning.

Students are less likely to act out or become disruptive when they have respect and a positive rapport with their teacher.

Learners who feel their teacher believes in them are more motivated, putting greater effort into their work. This translates into better academic performance and a love of learning.

Positive relationships with teachers have long-lasting benefits for students. They help develop greater self-confidence, resilience, and a willingness to seek help when needed throughout their lives.

Here are some quotes on the importance of positive student-teacher relationships:

• “Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – John C. Maxwell
• “Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.” – Solomon Ortiz.
• “If kids come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job easier. Our job is more critical if they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families.” – Barbara Colorose.
• “When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.”– Dalai Lama.
• “They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”–Carl W. Buechner.
• “It is the teacher that makes the difference. Not the classroom.”– Michael Morpurgo. 
• “Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the education system.” – Sidney Hook. 
• “Great teachers empathize with kids, respect them, and believe that each one has something special that can be built upon.” – Ann Lieberman.
• “The secret in education lies in respecting the student.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson.
• “Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.” – Lady Bird Johnson.

Quotes About Teachers & Their Impact on Society

Teaching impacts society as a whole. Teachers guide pastoral nourishment to ensure the development of well-rounded, ethical, and caring citizens. 

Teachers equip students with the skills to succeed in various careers. This creates a skilled workforce that drives economic growth and innovation.

They educate students about social issues, promote tolerance and understanding, and empower them to challenge injustices. This helps society move towards greater equality and overall progress.

They also develop an understanding of history and current events and a sense of civic responsibility,  encouraging students to become active in their communities.

Education has the power to break cycles of poverty and disadvantage. Teachers give students from all backgrounds opportunities to succeed, helping create a more equitable society.

Teachers are role models, inspirers, influencers, and touchstones in education from early years to adult education. 

As a teacher, you are responsible for shaping future leaders by positively inspiring them to be responsible community members.

Shaping society is a cyclic affair; the generations you shape are the ones that go on to make a difference.

Here are some quotes on teachers’ impact on society:

• “If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers. They are society’s heroes.” – Guy Kawasaki
• “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” – Henry Adams
• “The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.” – C. S. Lewis
• “To this end, the greatest asset of a school is the personality of the teacher.” –John Strachan
• “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” – Brad Henry
• “Teachers, I believe, are the most responsible and important members of society because their professional efforts affect the fate of the earth.”– Helen Caldicott.
• “Teachers are people who start things they never see finished, and for which they never get thanks until it is too late.” – Max Forman.

Teacher Appreciation Quotes

The Importance of education is widely acknowledged. However,  teachers rarely receive public recognition for their contributions. Though you put a lot of effort into ensuring that your students are set for success, much of those efforts go unnoticed.

The job often extends beyond classroom instruction, where you spend time grading papers, preparing lesson plans, and attending meetings outside of school hours.

You shape the lives of your students, imparting them with knowledge and encouraging them to fight, dream, and never give up. 

Your relentless efforts prepare your students for success within and beyond academics. Your efforts yield a lot of appreciation from your students. Learners appreciate your support, kindness, dedication to their excellence, and ability to teach them. 

Your acceptance of all learners and your ability to make them feel special is a value they dearly appreciate.

Here are some quotes that appreciate your selflessness and passion as an educator:

• “Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges.” – Joyce Meyer.
• “The best teacher of children, in brief, is one who is essentially childlike.” – H. L. Mencken.
• “What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.” – Karl Menninger.
• “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”- Albert Einstein.
• “Give me a fish, and I eat for a day. Teach me to fish, and I eat for a lifetime.” – Chinese Proverb.
• “When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.”–Dalai Lama.
• “A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.”–Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
• “A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge, and wisdom in the pupils.”– Ever Garrison.
• “I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.” – Alexander the Great.
• “Your heart is slightly bigger than the average human heart, but that’s because you’re a teacher.” – Aaron Bacall.
• “The influence of a good teacher can never be erased.” – Unknown.

The Power of a Great Teacher

Great teachers play a huge role in shaping who we become. They inspire us to learn, grow, and reach our full potential. We all remember those special teachers who believed in us, even when we didn’t believe in ourselves.

Teachers, in a way, are the starting point for all other professions. They inspire scientists, doctors, artists, and countless others to follow their dreams. Some students are even inspired to become teachers, carrying on this tradition of developing young minds.

A great teacher sees potential in their students, even when it’s hidden. They encourage them to push themselves and achieve their goals. They use creative ways to make learning fun and engaging for everyone.

We are all grateful for the positive impact teachers have on our lives. However, being a great teacher takes dedication and effort, including getting the proper teacher certification .

Let your teachers know how much you appreciate their hard work and passion. Knowing they inspire future generations can be a powerful motivator for them to continue their amazing work.

“What greater or better gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct our youth?”-Cicero.

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Social Media Bans Alone Won’t Improve Mental Health, Say Student Advocates

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There is a significant perception gap between educators and students when it comes to the impact of social media on mental health. Educators are quick to blame platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat—or at least argue that they have exacerbated students’ mental health problems. But for students, the list of causes is much longer.

“We carry around a lot of emotional baggage. It’s invisible. As an athlete, I can tell you that there is a stigma around [having a] conversation about mental health [in my circle]. We need spaces to talk about mental health, just like our physical health,” said Anjali Verma, a student at the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School University Scholars Program in Chester County, Pa.

Verma addressed her comments to a room full of school and district leaders at Education Week’s annual Leadership Symposium , held in Arlington, Va. on May 2.

Verma was joined by Ava Havidic , the president of the National Student Board Member Association and a student at the Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy in Tamarac, Fla. Havidic said the stigma around discussing mental health hides the full range of challenges students are dealing with daily.

“Students are part of the hustle culture, where rest isn’t prioritized and taking on more pressure is normalized,” Havidic said.

She and Verma both pointed out that students find it hard to excel at AP classes and coursework alongside family responsibilities or jobs.

When schools don’t give students the space to openly discuss their mental health challenges or aren’t transparent about the resources they have (or don’t have) to help students, young people are more likely to seek TikTok remedies .

“Students should know, from their school leaders, that they don’t have to struggle in silence,” said Verma.

Getting past the social media bugbear

Educators are concerned that apps like TikTok have the potential to contribute to poor mental health in students, but students and teachers disagree on the degree of impact.

In a nationally representative survey of 1,056 high school-age adolescents conducted in February and March, the EdWeek Research Center found that nearly three quarters said that social media either has no impact or a positive impact on their mental health and well-being. The participants pointed to several positive impacts of social media—they can find friends and learn about different cultures, and the platforms offer safe spaces that allow students of color and LGBTQ+ youth to connect with young people like them.

Havidic said social media is also a space where students can have open conversations about their mental health.

“We have to teach students how to use social media well … [and] budget their time. Instead of banning social media tools, there should be positive reinforcement when students use it well,” she said.

In fact, banning social media tools now could hurt students in the future, both student advocates said.

Students need the discipline to avoid social media when they get into higher education or jobs. Learning how to cope with its distractions and developing the ability to distinguish fake news from the truth are skills schools should focus on now so students are equipped to deal with it as adults.

Safe spaces and supportive adults

Schools can also create spaces, both physical and metaphorical, where the mental health conversation can happen without stigma.

Verma said she created a mental health club in her school. Within two weeks of starting, the club had over 50 members. Verma credits that to the fact that student clubs can potentially reach hard-to-reach students who might be more receptive to outreach from peers. She is also part of a national nonprofit that works specifically to remove the stigma among student-athlete communities in addressing mental health challenges.

“Only a third of our students [in our school] knew that we had a psychologist and social worker. Students were made aware of these resources and how to access them,” Verma said.

Such spaces can be created online, too, according to Havidic.

She’s been part of several online conversations that create awareness about mental health challenges, or, in small groups, have students discuss how they feel in school. The advantage with online spaces is that students can dial in from anywhere if they don’t have access to an in-person club or prefer the online option.

“It allows students to decompress,” Havidic said.

Supportive adults are another pillar for this work.

Havidic told the attendees of the EdWeek conference that they need to know who’s representing the students on the school board so that they know how to receive student feedback. Havidic’s school has also created a principal advisory council, which seeks feedback from students on what’s working and what isn’t.

“We had an online career tool that was difficult for all students to navigate. The student council suggested a different tool, which had more inclusive options for those who didn’t want to go to a traditional four-year college. It reduces the stress students have about their future,” Havidic said.

For some mental health challenges, though, students need medical or psychological help that goes well beyond the training and abilities of classroom teachers or student peer groups. That’s where counselors and school psychologists come in.

Schools have long faced a staffing crunch in those areas, with mental health professionals in the system overrun by both their caseload and administrative duties

An attentive classroom teacher can be a backstop here.

“Even if you’ve referred a student to the counselor, you may need to track if the student actually went back. You need to watch out for signs of distress,” Havidic said.

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Opinion: Does social media rewire kids’ brains? Here’s what the science really says

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America’s young people face a mental health crisis, and adults constantly debate how much to blame phones and social media. A new round of conversation has been spurred by Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Anxious Generation,” which contends that rising mental health issues in children and adolescents are the result of social media replacing key experiences during formative years of brain development.

The book has been criticized by academics , and rightfully so. Haidt’s argument is based largely on research showing that adolescent mental health has declined since 2010, coinciding roughly with mass adoption of the smartphone. But of course, correlation is not causation. The research we have to date suggests that the effects of phones and social media on adolescent mental health are probably much more nuanced.

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That complex picture is less likely to get attention than Haidt’s claims because it doesn’t play as much into parental fears. After all, seeing kids absorbed in their phones, and hearing that their brains are being “rewired,” calls to mind an alien world-domination plot straight from a sci-fi film.

And that’s part of the problem with the “rewiring the brain” narrative of screen time. It reflects a larger trope in public discussion that wields brain science as a scare tactic without yielding much real insight.

First, let’s consider what the research has shown so far . Meta-analyses of the links between mental health and social media give inconclusive or relatively minor results. The largest U.S. study on childhood brain development to date did not find significant relationships between the development of brain function and digital media use . This month, an American Psychological Assn. health advisory reported that the current state of research shows “ using social media is not inherently beneficial or harmful to young people” and that its effects depend on “pre-existing strengths or vulnerabilities, and the contexts in which they grow up.”

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So why the insistence from Haidt and others that smartphones dangerously rewire the brain? It stems from misunderstandings of research that I have encountered frequently as a neuroscientist studying emotional development, behavioral addictions and people’s reactions to media.

Imaging studies in neuroscience typically compare some feature of the brain between two groups: one that does not do a specific behavior (or does it less frequently) and one that does the behavior more frequently. When we find a relationship, all it means is either that the behavior influences something about the functioning of this brain feature, or something about this feature influences whether we engage in the behavior.

In other words, an association between increased brain activity and using social media could mean that social media activates the identified pathways, or people who already have increased activity in those pathways tend to be drawn to social media, or both.

Fearmongering happens when the mere association between an activity such as social media use and a brain pathway is taken as a sign of something harmful on its own. Functional and structural research on the brain cannot give enough information to objectively identify increases or decreases in neural activity, or in a brain region’s thickness, as “good” or “bad.” There is no default healthy status quo that everybody’s brains are measured against, and doing nearly any activity involves many parts of the brain.

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“The Anxious Generation” neglects these subtleties when, for example, it discusses a brain system known as the default mode network. This system decreases in activity when we engage with spirituality, meditation and related endeavors, and Haidt uses this fact to claim that social media is “not healthy for any of us” because studies suggest that it by contrast increases activity in the same network.

But the default mode network is just a set of brain regions that tend to be involved in internally focused thinking, such as contemplating your past or making a moral judgment, versus externally focused thinking such as playing chess or driving an unfamiliar route. Its increased activity does not automatically mean something unhealthy.

This type of brain-related scare tactic is not new. A common version, which is also deployed for smartphones , involves pathways in the brain linked to drug addiction, including areas that respond to dopamine and opioids. The trope says that any activity associated with such pathways is addictive, like drugs, whether it’s Oreos , cheese , God , credit card purchases , sun tanning or looking at a pretty face . These things do involve neural pathways related to motivated behavior — but that does not mean they damage our brains or should be equated with drugs.

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Adolescence is a time when the brain is particularly plastic, or prone to change. But change doesn’t have to be bad. We should take advantage of plasticity to help teach kids healthy ways to self-manage their own use of, and feelings surrounding, smartphones.

Do I expect future findings on the adolescent brain to immediately quell parents’ fears on this issue? Of course not — and the point is that they shouldn’t. Brain imaging data is a fascinating way to explore interactions between psychology, neuroscience and social factors. It’s just not a tool for declaring behaviors to be pathological. Feel free to question whether social media is good for kids — but don’t misuse neuroscience to do so.

Anthony Vaccaro is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Southern California’s Psychology department.

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New UNESCO report warns social media affects girls’ well-being, learning and career choices

Children’s social lives are increasingly playing out on social media. But all too often, algorithm-driven platforms amplify exposure to negative gender norms. Ethical considerations must be taken into account in the design of these platforms. Social media should not confine women and girls to roles that limit their educational and career aspirations.

Social media negatively affects well-being and reinforces gender stereotypes 

Entitled  Technology on Her Terms , the report warns that algorithm-driven, image-based content, especially on social media, can expose girls to material ranging from sexual content to videos that glorify unhealthy behaviours or unrealistic body standards. This exposure can have particularly detrimental effects on girls’ self-esteem and body image. In turn, this impacts girls’ mental health and well-being, which are essential for academic success. 

The UNESCO report cites Facebook’s own research, which found that 32% of teenage girls said that, when they felt bad about their bodies, Instagram made them feel worse. It also underlines the addictive design of TikTok, characterized by short, engaging videos. This instant-gratification model may affect attention spans and learning habits, making sustained concentration on educational and extracurricular tasks more challenging.

Girls also suffer more cyberbullying than boys. On average, across OECD countries with available data, 12% of 15-year-old girls reported having been cyberbullied, compared to 8% of boys. This situation is compounded by the rise of image-based sexual content, AI-generated deepfakes and ‘self-generated’ sexual imagery circulating on-line and in classrooms. Female students in several countries interviewed for the report said that they were exposed to pictures or videos they did not want to see.

The results demonstrate the importance of greater investment in education – including media and information literacy – and smarter regulation of digital platforms, in line with  UNESCO’s Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms , launched in November last year.

Negative gender stereotypes dampen girls’ STEM aspirations

All these factors create a feedback loop: in which girls are exposed to negative gender norms that are amplified by social media, are steered away from studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects that are considered male-oriented fields, and are deprived of the opportunity to shape the very tools that expose them to these stereotypes.

According to UNESCO data, women make up only 35% of tertiary STEM graduates around the world, a figure that has not changed in the past 10 years. The report shows that persistent biases deter women from pursuing STEM careers – ultimately resulting in a lack of women in the technology workforce. 

Women hold less than 25% of science, engineering, information and communication technologies jobs. They constitute only 26% of employees in data and artificial intelligence, 15% in engineering, and 12% in cloud computing across the world's leading economies. Only 17% of patent applications are filed by women globally. 

Evidence shows that the digital transformation is being led by men. Although 68% of countries have policies in place to support STEM education, only half of these policies specifically support girls and women. Policy efforts should seek to promote role models, including on social media, to encourage career choices in STEM among young women. Improving girls’ access to STEM studies is key to ensuring that women participate on equal terms in the digital transformation of our societies, and supporting the design of truly inclusive technologies.

About UNESCO

With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO has offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.

“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed” – UNESCO Constitution, 1945. 

More information:  www.unesco.org

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• Ontario Cracking Down on Cellphone Use and Banning Vaping in Schools

Province removing distractions from classrooms as part of its back-to-basics plan

April 28, 2024

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NORTH YORK — Ontario is introducing the most comprehensive plan in Canada to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children by standardizing and strengthening provincewide measures and mandatory learning to directly counter the alarming rise of vaping and cellphone distractions within classrooms.

As students benefit from three more years of uninterrupted learning as a result of the government’s historic signing of deals with all teachers’ unions, the government is taking further action to go back-to-basics by combating the negative impact mobile devices, social media and vaping are having on in-class learning.

“We have heard loud and clear from parents and teachers alike that cellphones in classrooms are distracting kids from learning,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. “Our government is introducing the toughest policy in Canada to tackle this issue by cracking down on cellphone usage during class time, as well as banning vaping in all schools. When it comes to cellphones, our policy is ‘out of sight and out of mind,’ as we get students back to the basics by restoring focus, safety and common sense back in Ontario schools.”

Students in kindergarten to Grade 6 will be required to keep phones on silent and out of sight for the entire school day, unless explicitly permitted by an educator. For students in Grades 7 to 12, cellphones will not be permitted during class time unless explicitly directed by the educator. Moreover, social media websites will be removed from all school networks and devices, and report cards will include comment on students’ distraction levels in class. The government will provide mandatory training for teachers and new supports for students and parents.

The government is also strengthening the rules around students caught using or carrying vapes or cigarettes. Students will be required to surrender these products, along with parents being notified immediately of the situation. The government also officially announced $30 million in the 2024 Budget to install vape detectors and other security upgrades in schools.

To support these initiatives, the government is investing $17.5 million in new wrap-around supports for student mental health and parent engagement. This will include:

• $15 million to provide supports for students at risk of addictive behaviours
• $1 million to partner with School Mental Health Ontario to develop webinars and resources targeted to parents and students across the province to learn how to talk about the adverse effects of vaping and excessive cellphone usage 
• $1.5 million to Parent Involvement Committees and students to run local prevention campaigns to help deter vaping and cellphone distractions

These changes and investments are part of the government’s plan to get students back to basics. By removing distractions in the classroom, students can focus on learning the skills they need to succeed after graduation.

• A 2023 UNESCO report found a negative link between excessive cellphone use and student academic performance and that students can take up to 20 minutes to refocus on what they were learning after focusing on a distraction.
• A CAMH study on youth, smartphones and social media use showed that over a third (35%) of Ontario’s secondary school students spend five hours or more daily on electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, computers, gaming consoles) in their free time.
• A 2022 Statistics Canada report found that vaping is more prevalent among younger rather than older Canadians, with more than one-fifth of adolescents aged 15 to 17 years reporting vaping in the previous 30 days.
• Ontario is the first province in Canada to have a provincewide social media ban on school networks and devices, and the new cellphone restrictions go further than any other jurisdiction in Canada.
• As part of an ongoing commitment to student mental health and well-being, for 2024-25, funding to support student mental health, including initiatives focused on student safety and physical activity, has reached $135.15 million, an increase of $117.76 million since 2017-18.
• Investing $30 million over three years (2024-25 to 2026-27) to help equip schools with security cameras, lighting and other security upgrades, including vape detectors
• Strengthening existing mandatory learning on cannabis and vaping and digital citizenship, with emphasis on the elementary curriculum
• Ontario Native Education Counselling Association for culturally relevant cannabis and vaping awareness and prevention initiatives for youth
• Canadian Lung Association for the “Lungs are for Life” program to raise awareness about tobacco, vaping and nicotine addiction
• Springboard for its “Weed Out the Risk” program to raise awareness among youth and young adults about the risks of driving or being in a vehicle with a driver who is under the influence of cannabis
• Lung Health Foundation to deliver the “Quash” program, which includes digital resources and a mobile app for students who are smoking and/or vaping

"Our government is taking action to protect children and youth from the harmful risks of vaping and build healthier communities across the province. We are building on the changes we have already made to restrict the sale of flavoured vapour products by taking this next step to make students surrender vape, tobacco and nicotine products in student possession to ensure our children receive their education in a safe and healthy learning environment." - Sylvia Jones Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

"Ontario is seeing a growing number of youth in Grades 7 through 12 report using vaping products that contain and emit many toxic substances. These products can affect the respiratory, immune and cardiovascular systems, and nicotine in these products is particularly harmful to youth brain development. Removing vaping products from Ontario schools will help protect our students from these preventable threats." - Dr. Kieran Moore Chief Medical Officer of Health

"We have seen an increasing number of adolescents and teens who are using vaping devices, which can lead to both short-term and long-term health problems. Nicotine can also quickly become a long-term addiction, especially while students’ brains are still developing. We are pleased to see the Ministry of Education acknowledging the increasing use of vaping devices among Ontario’s students." - Ronald Cohn President & CEO, SickKids

"At CHEO, we increasingly see the mental health impacts of excessive exposure to social media among children and youth. We also know that clever marketing has made e-cigarettes seem fun and harmless – even though they’re not and even though they often lead youth to tobacco smoking. It is important to educate kids and families about these risks and to make sure schools are places that protect and promote students’ health." - Alex Munter President and CEO, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

"At a time when young people are facing so many distractions, mental health pressures and even potential dangers, such as addictions, cyberbullying and online predators, we are taking measures to protect students by cracking down on vaping and other addictive substances, removing social media from school networks and devices, and increasing student mental health supports. Students deserve positive and distraction-free schools that promote positive mental health and allow for uninterrupted learning." - Natalie Pierre Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education and MPP for Burlington

"Schools need to eliminate classroom distractions and focus on academic achievement by prioritizing STEM learning and real-life skills, such as financial literacy, and ensuring young people are proficient in reading, writing and math. Our government is listening to the concerns of parents, and we’re taking action by making it clear that vaping has no place in our schools, mobile devices need to be put away, and swearing at teachers is unacceptable behaviour." - Billy Pang Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education and MPP for Markham—Unionville

"Having recently championed a successful private motion to address the rising concerns of distractions in our schools, particularly stemming from cellphones and the growing prevalence of vaping among youth, I am pleased to see this swift and decisive action taken by the government. This announcement underscores our commitment to creating safe and focused learning environments for Ontario students. By enhancing policies to counter the negative impacts of excessive screen time and substance use, we are not only addressing the concerns of parents and educators, but also prioritizing the well-being and academic success of our youth. These revisions to the Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct demonstrate our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our education system and ensuring that our school environments remain conducive to learning and growth." - Jess Dixon MPP for Kitchener South—Hespeler

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