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.

Kelli Bain

Reflecting on my journey as a chemist and educator, I recognize the profound impact that experiential learning and real-world applications can have on students’ lives. My passion for chemistry was ignited in the classroom and through hands-on experiences that connected scientific principles to everyday life. Read more>>

Briana Songer

If I could change one thing about the education system, it would be to embrace a more neurodiverse and individualized approach to learning. Too often, schools prioritize conformity over creativity, rigid structure over flexibility, and standardized testing over real-world problem-solving. This approach not only alienates neurodivergent students—like those with ADHD, autism, or dyslexia—but also stifles the potential of all learners to thrive in ways that feel meaningful to them. Read more>>

Taylor Thomas

Our education system lacks financial education for our youth who are soon to enter the adult world. Money is the one thing that we all touch in the world, but no one knows how to use or like talking about. Financial education in schools could help so many people when it comes to money management. Most of us weren’t taught how to save, how to manage money, the impact of debt, how to build healthy credit, or even how to start investing in simple ways. Read more>>

David Mcgarity

I believe the educational system is definitely missing the importance of nutritional value. How it plays such a key factor to driving and motivating kids daily task and activities. The meal plan or set regimen for these institutions are not being held at the standard as they should. Most kids are dealing with fatigue, depression, sleepless days, memory and cognitive impairment due to lack of nutrition. The solution would be to expose that this is a problem and re-allocate funds that would cover meals with better sources of nutrition. Doing this would make kids more involved and engage so that they are positioned for greater success. Read more>>