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.

Aleena Hoang

There are so many things that I would change about the education system but one thing that I think would prepare students for a more fulfilling life is to encourage them to get curious and try out different industries early on prior to deciding on a college major. I remember in high school getting asked multiple times “what do you want to do when you grow up? What do you want to go to college for? What’s your dream job?” As someone who has only held a job in the fast food and retail industry, getting asked these questions was very overwhelming. Read more>>

Heather Hildenbrand

I would love to see our education system prioritize passion over responsibility. Unfortunately, there’s this lingering sense of separation between how we earn an income and what we do for fun that seems a carryover from decades past. In my experience, generating income is never easier or more fulfilling than when I’m doing it from a place of creativity, passion, and enjoyment. Young people today are starting to see that too but we need to be better stewards and facilitators, offering more opportunities and information to our students about all of the possibilities that exist today in terms of career paths. Being successful AND fulfilled has never been easier! Read more>>

Kalee Barbis

For far too long, education has remained stagnant. Plagued by to-do lists, worksheets, and a packed daily schedule, students learn how to follow instructions instead of exploring their interests, creating hands-on projects, and making real-world connections. At Templeton Academy, we shifted the narrative to make school all about the Students. Templeton Academy was founded to revolutionize the way Students learn by mentoring the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to thrive in college, career, and life. Read more>>

Brad Anderson

Coming from a post-secondary perspective, I’d argue we need to educate students on the visceral realities of making something happen in organizations. It’s great to teach students about innovative hiring practices, social justice, and so on, but unless we teach them how to turn the wheels of an organization to make a change, we set them up for disillusionment. Read more>>

LaTrenda George

I believe our educational system has a great foundation. However, there are practices we can implement to make it exceptional. For starters, I would incorporate programs that are designed to teach students how to emotionally exhale and logically process their emotions. The implementation of these programs would improve the mental well-being of students, their educational environments, and their communities. Read more>>