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I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.

Something about teaching is curiously attractive, actually. I don't know what it is.

When I ask teachers why they teach, they almost always say that it is because they want to make a difference in the lives of children.

We're not trying to be the only route into teaching. We do put enormous energy into understanding what differentiates the most successful teachers.

Teaching is so rewarding because when you see the look on student's faces when they get it, when you're able to excite them about what you're excited about; it's so rewarding, and it's so much fun.

I value teaching. It's one of the places I get inspiration, engagement.

To get enough of the teachers we need, teaching has to be a great job where talented people are supported and rewarded.

I can tell you I'm not exactly sure why I teach. I think a lot of it is just it's the sense of community. A real desire to be involved both with people older than myself and people younger.

Our experience at Teach For America has been that the more people understand educational inequity, the more they want to do something about it.

I think teaching should be an exalted profession, not a picked-on profession.