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.

Sabrina Barron

There are a couple of things I would change about the educational system. 1. I would place a greater imphasis on teaching trade skills. One of the skills training I would bring back are Home Economics, which would included but not limited to basic sewing (mending or heming and replacing buttons). I would incorporte balancing a bank account along with budgeting and saving money. Read more>>

Kathryn Fletcher

As a veteran educator, I have intimate knowledge of what the education field looks like now. There are a massive number of people with no education background making decisions and judgements about education. There are a lot of misconceptions about what happens behind school walls. The people in the building are there because they have a passion for helping children. Read more>>

Widline Pierre

I am so thrilled to have been chosen to be part of CanvaRebel/Voyage Feature. As a former School Counselor for over 9 years, that question stands out to me and a reform does need to take place inside our educational system. Read more>>

Megan Gallagher

I would change the educational system by implementing mandatory classes on mental health, nutrition, meditation and healing childhood trauma. I am a massive advocate for teaching young adults helpful tools in order to live a meaningful life. I feel that many of us grow up into adults that lack tools such as; breath work, journaling, EFT tapping, meditation and eating healthy. Read more>>

Anya Overmann

The US public educational system is abysmal. Fascist movements tend to succeed in societies where the general level of education is poor, and people are struggling financially or otherwise to the point that they feel too hopeless to change anything about our education system. That is what is happening in the US: fascism is overtaking our systems. Read more>>