And they ve created an environment that better supports learning. As a result, students are learning that they have courage to stand up for what is right and true and good. They have an eternal destiny and they are useful, indispensable. I went to one inner-city school where violence swirls around the lives of the students. But there s peace within the school walls.
Kids learn and behave.
I spoke to a group of fifth-graders. I asked if it was hard to stand up to other children when they aren t acting well. And we have the bravery and courage to stand up and tell them when they re acting bad. That s a fifth grade girl. We can teach our students to believe in the potential of themselves.