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.

Anthony Cardoso

Sadly, the school system has been outdated for a very long time and is still very much a factory-based system. I would create many changes within the school system to help students understand the different alternative routes available in life. Read more>>

Pia Lara Namdar

We need to start preparing our students for their adult life while in high school by teaching the basics of personal finance – budgeting, debt and credit, filing taxes, retirement accounts, investing, etc. Read more>>

Alexis Williams

I would change how students are taught starting from elementary school. Educators, caregivers, and parents should be asking our students what they would like to be when they grow up and also helping them understand what it takes to get there. Read more>>

Sydney Walsh

“The arts are taken for granted.” That’s a fact that most people know. The extent of it is what we don’t realize. The clothing you are wearing right now, the device you are reading these words on, the advertisement you just scrolled past, is a product of artistic craftsmanship. Read more>>

Katie Burrell

As someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), I understand the challenges thatt come with it, both in the classroom and in daily life. I have struggled with focus and attention in school, and I’ve faced difficulties in relationships, my career, and my mental health. Read more>>