Sentences with phrase «taking justifiable pride»

Said the authors of that now infamous report on the quality of education in the United States, «We report to the American people that while we can take justifiable pride in what our schools and colleges have historically accomplished and contributed to the United States and the well - being of its people, the educational foundations of our society are presently being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity that threatens our very future as a Nation and a people.»

The senior speaker that day, Fordham - bound Briana Mitchell, took justifiable pride in the accomplishment of her classmates, who have already beaten the odds simply by graduating and winning acceptance to college.

Tennessee can take justifiable pride in its Race to the Top (RTTT) application.

When social engineering via the public school system succeeds in its egalitarian and social justice goals, future generations can take justifiable pride in being truly equal if not truly ignorant.