Our children are our future. Education is at the heart at developing their skills and abilities and yet year after year we hear about the degrading state of our educational system. Our nation has spent trillions of dollars on failed programs that research and experts had promised would work. Achievement gaps persist, performance declines are accelerating and so it is of paramount importance that we explore novel ideas and solutions. You might not agree with many or any of the ideas below, and we certainly are not endorsing policies – our hope is just to create a space where bright, dedicated folks from the community can share their ideas – so that we can all come together and better understand each others experiences, concerns and how we might move forward together to build a brighter future.

April Williams Moore

There is a need to modify the educational setting and maintain the presence of activity centers for kids. Studies have shown that boys tend to learn better in a dynamic and physically stimulating environment compared to girls. Read more>>

LaDonna Babe

To enhance the education system for a more fulfilling life and career, I would integrate more practical, hands-on experiences like my Lash Extensions, and Brow & Beauty program, The Babe University. Read more>>

Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight

Our workforce is constantly evolving, and as such, the way we prepare people for careers must change too. For example, many of us grew up surrounded by adults, in our lives or on TV, who worked in one job, for one company, for their entire career. Read more>>

Tami Bailey

The one thing I would change about the educational system for our students to prepare them for their future would be incorporating mandatory financial education I feel like our children are being failed by the one system that’s supposed to prepare them. Read more>>

Kellie LeDay

I believe that the education system we have in place right now does not actually prepare kids for real life skills. I almost feel as if we are failing our kids. Failing them not in the education system metric way, but it’s almost like we are only preparing them to become “factory workers “, which absolutely nothing is wrong with what. Read more>>

Marcus Gibson

The landscape of higher education has shifted, with a noticeable transformation from an institution that imparts valuable education to mendable young minds to an institution that focuses on being a financial generator. This realization became particularly evident as I embarked on a non-traditional path to my degree. Read more>>

Hazel M

As much as I enjoyed my time at film school, there are so many areas where the educational system is failing the next generation of filmmakers. When I started my business, I had zero business experience. I had no idea how to land clients, how to pitch, how to hire employees, the list goes on. Read more>>

Dana Varga

Higher education in particular is riddled with issues when it comes to preparing classical singers for a career in the classical vocal industry. Over the past 30 years, approximately 70% of voice and opera degrees have been awarded to women. Read more>>

Laura Killpack

This topic really touched me because I felt so limited as a student trying to figure out my career goals. I would encourage young people to look inward and be curious about what they are feeling pulled towards. Read more>>