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.

Melissa Rowjohn

Even as a young child I always had a knack and love for planning. Once I outgrew Barbies and traditional children’s toys, I immediately wanted to provide guidance and joy to other children following behind me. Read more>>

Diksha Sadhwani

One thing I would want to change in the education system is a limited curriculum. Yes, there’s no problem in keeping it specific but there is a problem in keeping it “limited”. Read more>>

Vernon Carter

Creativity ought to be taught and seen as a more lucrative option for young people in pursuing a career path. Although my profession is creative, the ability of a creative mind is at the center of many facets of entrepreneurship, Read more>>

Chris Shimojima

“When I was your age…” — lol — it’s true though. The system has definitely changed in the nearly 20 years since I started college (and longer since high school and middle school.) Read more>>

Terry Lamacchia

As an artist and former high school art teacher, I believe that STEM thinking needs to be amended to STEAM. By including the arts in the acronym, creative thinking is fostered. Read more>>