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.

Jeffery Evans

I think the biggest short coming in the educational system is that they don’t teach students to think, they don’t teach them to figure things out. Read more>>

Tameka Wiiliams

If I could change the educational system, I would prioritize critical thinking, creativity, and real-world skills over rote memorization and standardized testing. Read more>>

Icekcream

One thing I would change about the educational system is how it teaches individuals to work for someone else, but neglects to teach them how to be independent, especially when it comes to the challenges faced by creatives, particularly artists. Read more>>

Larissa Zoratti

In my family, I have two older siblings—one who didn’t graduate from high school and one who didn’t complete college. From an early age, I was determined to be the one who would go to and graduate from college. Read more>>

Britany Mcdaniel

Financial Literacy To better prepare students for a fulfilling life and career, I would integrate hands-on, practical experience from successful entrepreneurs into the education system. Read more>>

John Weight

I don’t know if this is the case in all trade, craft, technical and creative industry schools but it certainly was my experience and the experience for many of my peers whom I’ve spoken with: Read more>>

Jessica Sanon

Despite our ongoing evolution as individuals and societies, formal education remains widely regarded as the primary pathway not only to securing jobs with competitive salaries but also to fostering active participation in society. Read more>>