To counter the avoidance of intellectual challenge and responsibility, we must reduce the domination of certainty in education. – William Glasser
In a Glasser Quality School there is no such thing as a closed book test. Students are told to get out their notes and open their books. There is no such thing as being forbidden to ask the teacher or another student for help. – William Glasser
If you improve education by teaching for competence, eliminating schooling, and connecting with students, the test scores will improve. – William Glasser
Prior to being allowed to enter the profession, prospective teachers should be asked to talk with a group of friendly students for at least half an hour and be able to engage them in an interesting conversation about any subject the prospective teacher wants to talk about. – William Glasser