The number one thing we hear from entrepreneurs and artists and creatives when we ask them about their education is about how irrelevant it was to their story. Sure, some folks had wonderful educational experiences, but for many their experiences left them feeling ill prepared for life and their careers. So, we wanted to create a space for folks to share their experiences and ideas for how we can improve our educational system.

Hagit Segal

As a child who was a good student who confirmed to the traditional education system, I lost my original thinking and creativity. It took me over 20 years after I graduated high school to rediscover my creativity. Read more>>

Rachel Riggio

I would change most things about the educational system in the USA. My utter disappointment for the conditioning young people receive from schooling is one of the main reasons that I moved to rural Cambodia to create an educational system that I did believe in! Read more>>

Victoria Sparks

In addressing the American education system, a pivotal enhancement would be the incorporation of comprehensive financial literacy and scholarship education. Read more>>

Scott Mun

I went to public school all my life and have found it for me to be great! That being said though, I disagree with the public educational system. It felt when I was in public school and even so now like a daycare. Read more>>

Tenish Fordham

With our education system in the black community, we are often taught that we need to get a college degree to succeed in life. Working in the entertainment industry has opened my eyes up to so much more. Read more>>

Leticia Amaya

To prepare students for a more fulfilling life and career, the educational system could focus more on practical life skills, such as financial literacy, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Read more>>