Student Advocacy Gifts

We have too many students! I know. Send them home!

'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'

Type A Freshman - changed courses four times, got a job, organized a protest, quit the job, plans to take second semester abroad.

"Should we put down what we think is right, or what we think you think is right?"

"There are no dumb questions, Billy, but there are plenty of dumb answers!"

"SUPERintendent! What kind of powers do you have?"

"I'm not going to shoot the messenger, but I'm also not going to renew his grant."

"How do we make sure the students' voices are heard, but get them to be quiet at the same time?"

"Sorry, but no. I can't lend you a student to help clean up your yard."

'Our definition of a 'bargain' is right there in the small print.'

University Challenge

'I'm Stacey, whose mother is the proud parent of an honor student.'

"I hope that this is just a riot of passage."

"We're students and we don't like this sculpture. Have it removed by tomorrow."

'See, this is proof that your criticism of our educational system is right on!'

Alcohol and Tobacco Danger

Voting on their Seats

What?! No way are we pushing for a green prom. Eco-club. Do we have to take the fun out of everything? People will totally embrace it if we frame it in the right way. Like? Saving energy by turning the lights down really low! Or using fewer chaperones. I can deal!

"If they add one more mandatory standardized test... we'll have to lengthen the school year!"

Pre-graduate and post-graduate student.

If students are more than a test score why aren't teachers?

'Never mind about Jamie Oliver - how does Delia Smith feel about it?'

Class of 2015

"I teach ... to impact a life."

"I'm not going into college today, I don't feel enough sense of outrage."

The Cheddar College for Extra Mature Students

'May I be excused? The pressure is getting to me.'

'If you finish your first year of teaching and haven't destroyed the innate curiosity of your young students, you are a successful teacher.'

"Because I said so, is in fact an effective argument for debate. Just ask my mom."

Graduation Support Groups

'It's only temporary. My student loans didn't quite carry me until social security.'

"Mrs Hill, I'm calling to tell you that you got an F on Stewie's history essay..."

'My teacher says I'm an underachiever, but I think she's an overexpecter.'

'Our school computers are one year old. How can we be competitive in the job market if we're being trained on obselete equipment?'

'Well you can't fault his coursework, but I can't help thinking that he still has a few unresolved personal issues!'