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.

Precious Awopetu

College is one of the best life experiences that one can have. I met lifelong friends, developed skills and traits, and found a career. As a first-generation college student, I also made a lot of mistakes throughout my journey. Read more>>

Don Goble

Standardized testing continues to permeate schools across the United States. Schools have done a great job of teaching students that it’s the extrinsic grade that matters more than the intrinsic learning. Read more>>

Laneic Lavalle

Returning to child-led, play-based learning and removing the push for academics for children in kindergarten and younger. Read more>>

Kalvin Spells

What I would change about the education system is some of the unnecessary classes that are required. Speaking on behalf of the education system in Texas, if we can take health in 7th grade and learn about sex education then we can definitely make a class mandatory that is centered around Real life. Read more>>

Michelle Maggard

I think that the current education system in our country is set up in a way that can severely restrict creativity. If I could make adjustments to the education system, I would make it so that the student is left with the power to choose how they wish to learn, or to at least have access into experiencing how different and creative ways of learning can help them succeed. Read more>>

Brian Weitzel

On the first day of school, I ask my students if any of their parents emailed the school requesting to see my transcript, certifications, or diploma. Read more>>

Daiyawn Smith

We live in such an entrepreneurial era now and I think it would be beneficial for students in high school to have classes and taxes and How to properly structure your business. Read more>>

Kagan Okudan

Certainly, envisioning an educational system akin to the democratic ideals of the ancient Greek Senate is a fascinating concept. In this utopian educational environment, each student would have the freedom to explore their passions and ideas in a collaborative and supportive community. Read more>>