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.
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Shortly after I began teaching in 1986 (I know, back in the dark ages), public education shifted from truly educating children to preparing them for standardized tests. It’s been downhill ever since, in my opinion. And as hopelessly old-fashioned as it sounds, I think the only way to fix it is to get back to the basics. Seriously. Read more>>
Chris Kempel
What would you change about the education system to prepare students for a more fulfilling life and career? It’s a good question, and I believe, a very important one, for a student considering architecture school, and for the profession of architecture in general. Read more>>
John Lentini
I work in adult learning, and it is abundantly clear the pronounced needs that are out there due to both changes in our society and the failures of our traditional educational system. I run Leadership Development programs, what most might refer to as “management skills” training, but these are really “life skills.” Read more>>
K. Larry
In the writing world, many people view negative reviews as something to fear or avoid, but I believe they can actually be part of the growth process. I’ll never forget one of my hardest reviews, the reader wrote, ‘I wish I could unread this book.’ Read more>>
Sheldon Davis
What I think Information Technology gets wrong is that it takes a 4 yr degree and certifications to have a successful career. I’ve worked at NASA (contractor) as well as USPS (contractor/software dev.) having only a G.E.D. and a A.A.S. from a defunct institution ( ITT-Tech). Read more>>
Prince Rumi
In the startup world, the dogma is simple: scale fast or get out of the way. Ship, grow, raise, repeat. I disagree. Not because I don’t believe in growth, but because I think most founders and investors are skipping the part where they figure out what they’re actually scaling and why. Read more>>