Student Advocate Pillows

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

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

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

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

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

"Society's failed you, son - 6 times to be exact�"

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

"It's a broken education system when the only solution is more and more homework."

"I'm starting a club at school next year for all the disadvantaged kids...kids who aren't getting a fair break...the forgotten victims of an unjust society."

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

'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.'

"Fellas, I invited Max here to give us a fresh, millennial take on how to get out of the inning."

Welcome to your new English Class.

Mentoring Unit: 'Go on! You can do it! You can be a mentor!'

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

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

'Hmmphhhh ... High on Life. Now that's something the government ought to regulate.'

The Boy Who Wanted To Be A Lawyer - "Father Desmond, we need an exorcism."

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

"The good news is, the children in the district have strong writing skills. The bad news is, we have sustained a letter-writing campaign from the third grade."

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

Make good decisions!

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

'I'm not enjoying my childhood, I'm dealing with it.'

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

"We don't make cookies anymore - I'm selling Girl Scout apps."

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

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

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!

Alcohol and Tobacco Danger

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

"Unruly, talking back, lack of respect...and that's just the parents."

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

The Cheddar College for Extra Mature Students