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.

Christopher Chin

In the (American) educational system, I’ve found verbal communication to be one of the most fundamental skills to personal and professional fulfillment that is consistently undervalued. Read more>>

natyna bean

I mourn the days when artistic education and expression were an educational priority. When I studied elementary school in the Philadelphia public school system, visual art and music classes were two of the few opportunities for me and my peers to explore and identify our various learning styles. Read more>>

Linda Hamburger

Instructors should always incorporate history into their lesson plans. History provides context that is engaging, fact-based and structured. This readies a person to create presentations that are fact-based. Read more>>

Gillian Pokalo

I have been an art educator for close to 20 years, having taught in urban, suburban, and rural schools and community centers in both Pennsylvania and in Iceland. Read more>>

Alfonso Algara

I believe that people start their adult lives with many doubts and uncertainties. And, although there are exceptions, we are faced with the obligation to choose a path at an early age, even before we have tested our abilities. Read more>>

Heather Muto

I grew up in a household where college was not optional. I’m pretty sure I believed “16th grade” was a thing until the end of middle school. Read more>>

Shanae Cooper- Robinson

I would change the curriculum to facilitate the inclusion of Social Emotional Learning Skills from the elementary level through to the tertiary level. Read more>>

Nicole Suchin

For me the most important thing I’ve always needed throughout my life is a driving sense of purpose, and the freedom to explore within my own creative mind. Read more>>