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.

Alexandra Rothman

College is a scam. There, I said it. Now before the hate mail comes rolling in, let me just say that I myself have two college degrees. One from a community college, and another from a private well known school, the University of Miami. Let me be clear – I am anti-college. I am not anti learning. Read more>>

Ava Renae

I would change the lack of discipline, responsibility, fairness and trust for both the students and educators. It has been seen on the news time and time again that this student brought a gun to school and shot a teacher, this teacher had sexual relations with this young minor or sent pictures, but when does someone care enough to really set permanent disciplinary actions before it gets blown out of proportion? Read more>>

Matt & Adam Schroeder Ross

There’s a strange myth that the American educational system continues to put forth. This myth tell students that so long as they do well in school, go to a conventional college, and then apply for a job in their “chosen” field that they will then be on a sure-fire path to fulfillment. This myth is heavily-embedded in our culture and society on many levels. Read more>>

Maya Jarrett

An aspect of the educational system that I wasn’t fortunate enough to experience, but admired are workshops! Even if it wasn’t a skill you were interested in, like woodworking, you were exposed to an art form that you may not have came across on your own. Its unfortunate that art programs are usually the first to get cut in underfunded communities when its actually more of what’s needed. Read more>>

Jeremiah Drummond

If I could change anything about the educational system I would help better prepare students who want to pursue entrepreneurship. More specifically, students who want to pursue careers as a creative. The traditional path tells us to finish high school, get a college degree, and find a corporate job with good benefits. I took a much different path, since I was a child I always knew that I wanted to be my own boss. Read more>>

Erika Hewston

As someone working in a creative industry who has also gone through art school and earned an art degree, I think there are a few areas that are lacking in the education system for people pursuing this life. Most of the courses and work in a creative focused school are centered on the creative process itself: learning techniques, refining skills, and building a creative body of work. Read more>>

Tiffany Peck

Students spend a lot of time at school learning how to interact with the world. At school, students are being groomed to work in career fields that will not match what they enjoy doing. I would change the drive of the educational system and not make it so much about data or money, but instead about preparing students to be adults are prepared for the day-to-day life of adulthood and a career that they enjoy. Read more>>

Marissa Wood

I am deeply concerned about the state of public education in the United States. I believe that our current system is failing to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the 21st century. Here are my views on what is wrong with our current public education system and what should be changed to enable students to have a more fulfilling life and career. Read more>>