Rethinking Education: A Vision for Future Schools
The traditional schooling system is long overdue for an overhaul. For too long, schools have prioritized grades and rigid structures over real-life preparation and personal growth. In a world rapidly advancing with technology, artificial intelligence, and changing societal needs, we must ask: What should schools truly be preparing children for? Building a Life While in School The current model operates under a flawed assumption: that life starts at 18. Students are told to focus on grades, follow rules, and wait until they graduate to begin building their lives. But why should they wait? Schools should be environments where students actively create their futures while still in the system. This means shifting the focus from grades and standardized curricula to helping students: Develop methods for economic survival. Explore their passions through flexible, self-directed learning. Gain emotional intelligence (EQ) and learn to integrate into their social environments. Imagine a school whe...