School district policies and practices have not kept pace with student and teacher needs. Eli Broad More Quotes by Eli Broad More Quotes From Eli Broad Oprah Winfrey's global influence is unparalleled. Not only has her generosity and firm belief that education is the key to a better life benefited countless women and children around the world, but her example has also inspired millions of people to give back in ways big and small. Eli Broad keyschildrenpeople School boards are, for the most part ,made up of political wannabes who see a board seat as a stepping stone for political office, or well-meaning parents who represent an ethnic group or geography, or have some other narrow interests. Few people on them understand what governance is about. Eli Broad officepeopleschool The biggest barrier we've seen to student progress is this: School policies and practices often prevent good teachers from doing great work and even dissuade some talented Americans from entering the profession. This needs to change. Eli Broad practiceteacherschool Unfortunately, the boards of art institutions tend to be populated with well-meaning supporters of the arts who often lack any business background or appetite for imposing appropriate discipline. Eli Broad disciplineboardsart The inability to delegate is one of the biggest problems I see with managers at all levels. Eli Broad inabilitylevelsproblem Public education is the key civil rights issue of the 21st century. Our nation's knowledge-based economy demands that we provide young people from all backgrounds and circumstances with the education and skills necessary to become knowledge workers. If we don't, we run the risk of creating an even larger gap between the middle class and the poor. This gap threatens our democracy, our society and the economic future of America. Eli Broad issuesworkrunning I can imagine no more important contribution to our country's future than a long-term commitment to improving urban K-12 public schools. Eli Broad countrycommitmentschool I don't think it makes any sense for an individual to invest in common stocks unless they know the company, work at the company, and so on. Eli Broad individualcommonthinking If you ask why I do what I do - I want to make a difference. I don't just want to maintain the status quo. I want to help people, to work with institutions or create ones when they don't exist. Eli Broad youwantworkpeople In America, what you've accomplished financially is a measurement, whether you like it or not. Eli Broad likeyoumeasurementamerica People think it's strange how briskly I move through museums. Sure, I could stand in front of each piece and stare at it for a good long time. But that's not me. Eli Broad goodmetimepeople Los Angeles is one of the four cultural capitals of the world, but we don't attract as many cultural tourists as New York, London or Paris. I want to change that. Eli Broad newparischangeworld You don't support politicians in their elections if whoever's seeking money only has a goal to stay in office or get in office. You have to pick the people who are going to do the best job. Eli Broad bestyoumoneypeople I don't like to spend time in endless meetings talking about stuff that isn't going to get anything done. I have meetings, but they're short, prompt and to the point. Eli Broad shortmeetingstimetalking
