Michael Gove Quotes

It is literally the case that learning languages makes you smarter. The neural networks in the brain strengthen as a result of language learning.

I’m clear that we do need to improve what’s happening in our schools.

In this fallen world, I suspect we will never achieve perfection. But that won’t stop me trying.

I’m a decentralizer. I believe in trusting professionals.

I was a union member in my youth as well and I went on strike, and I don’t think it solved anything. It only made the situation worse for everyone involved.

You wouldn’t tolerate an underperforming surgeon in an operating theatre, or a underperforming midwife at your child’s birth. Why is it that we tolerate underperforming teachers in the classroom?