7 Quotes by Mark Seidenberg

K-12 teaching is a low-status profession in this country, and in academia, teaching (what is already known) is less highly valued than research (expanding what is known). Teaching teachers is then the lowest of the low, totem pole-wise.

American attitudes toward teachers are frankly incoherent. We want outstanding people to enter the field but provide little incentive to do so. We expect teachers to be able to educate every child, including one for whom the obstacles to learning originate outside the school. They should be able to do this without adequate training, having figured it out on their own.

Phonics never went away; it was outsourced. If the schools were not providing adequate basic skills instruction, concerned parents could try to fill the gap by other means.

She will most likely be our No.2 player after the break. She's an excellent singles player. We think she'll have the same type of success.

One of the most upbeat people I've ever coached -- and it becomes contagious.

I still like our chances, but this year is going to be a lot more balanced.

I have to keep reminding myself that these girls are new to the lineup. I think we're doing pretty well right now.