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.
David Etheridge
When it comes to the Educational System there are many things that should change. I believe many students would benefit from flexible scheduling options for their school day. I realized during the remote teaching months of COVID that many students will get tasks done if they can move at their own timelines and work when they have the capacity to do so. Read more>>
Keyen Lopez
The educational system is broken 
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Kara Laws
In most high schools the path to entrepreneurship is taught as a option for a side hustle. It is rarely presented as a complete a legit career choice after high school. Read more>>
Eric White
I whole heartedly believe that we need to tech children about finance and real life situations. Of course they need to learn the basics of math, science, history, etc, however we teach nothing of real life situations that they will 100% encounter. Read more>>
Ayrica Walker
I would like to see all trades back in the school system. Also, adding real life courses in to the school system so the youth learn how to navigate real life once they graduate from high school. Read more>>
Caden Harris
If I could change one thing about the education system it would be to include more things about financial literacy in the curriculum. Since I was seven years old I’ve made it my mission to teach my peers financial literacy. Read more>>
Katie Crouch
When I graduated High School in 2015, almost everyone I knew was headed to college for a 4 year degree. I always knew I wanted to have a career in the beauty industry, but was told that hairstylists and other beauty professionals could not make any money. Read more>>
David Price
Education needs to be relevant for our changing and growing society. Students are aware that many courses offered simply are no longer needed and do not prepare them for life post high school. Read more>>
Cora Annadale
I think the educational system should prioritize teaching financial literacy. Students can prepare for a more fulfilling life and career by investing time in trying different jobs as early on as possible. Learning about financial literacy and working to learn are two of the best habits any student can form for themselves in order to set them on a path to success. Read more>>
Tonya Tomory
I would definitely adjust how the definition and achievement of success is presented and received. I was taught in school and by the societal views of growing up in a rural small town community that being successful meant going to college, making money, getting married, and having children. Read more>>
Erik Youngquist
Schools need to stop treating careers in the trades as “less than”….If often seems that if a student doesn’t go to college it’s a loss, a failure. But the reality is that there are many paths to a successful, fulfilling work life. Even different definitions of what that is! Read more>>