8 Quotes & Sayings By Joan Lowery Nixon

Joan Lowery Nixon is a retired educator who has devoted her life to education reform, empowering students and families. She is a tireless advocate for students and a champion of families. She has been named the "most influential" person in education by Education Week and "most powerful" by the National School Board Association. Joan is the author of two books, The Lasting Impact of Parenting, and The Power of a Parent's Vote Read more

She has spoken around the world to educators, parents, and business professionals about the power they hold in their hands to improve student outcomes.

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...each of us from the seance stood alone. Like so many pillars of salt, we had tried to look back and failed. And in the eyes of the others who shared the pale, flat sky with us, there was sometimes suspicion, sometimes a little fear. Joan Lowery Nixon
Dates are convenient hooks on which we can hang our...
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Dates are convenient hooks on which we can hang our memories of events. But history is all about people - people like you and me who did things to change the world. Joan Lowery Nixon
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Virtual reality is a self-created form of chosen reality. Therefore it exists. Joan Lowery Nixon
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Don't matter if you believe in them or not. If they're there, they're there, ' Mrs. Phipps said. Joan Lowery Nixon
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To my way of thinking, the slavery issue is just an excuse to allow some people to do hateful things and feel righteous about it. Joan Lowery Nixon
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Having a baby is part of a woman's life, and it is surely a great waste to be afraid of life. Joan Lowery Nixon
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Life is not easy. We all have problems-even tragedies-to deal with, and luck has nothing to do with it. Bad luck is only the superstitious excuse for those who don't have the wit to deal with the problems of life. Joan Lowery Nixon