Education

Our education system has come to measure success with standardized tests. While equal tests are scattered across classrooms, schools, and districts, the quality of education received in preparation of these tests varies tremendously.

The education students are receiving is aimed at improving standardized test scores: the education system is teaching how to take a test. Not only do these tests dictate the curriculum, but also what is deemed important for each given level of education. Because standardised tests have become the foundation for education, creativity in classrooms is stifled, minority and low-income students are disadvantaged, and extrinsic motivators and reckless means of achieving higher scores are encouraged.

How can we encourage learning, innovation, and preparedness for the ever-changing career forecast if we discourage creativity and individuality?

As a society we need to speak up and improve the education system for future generations.

With 21st century technology, we have more opportunity and ability to create change than ever before. We have the power to shape how we think the world should operate, and so far we have not taken advantage of that opportunity.

We are all human. We all deserve an equal education. Let’s stand up to teach our students the importance of learning, develop a culture around education, and teach all students, despite race, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic class the skills they need to tackle the problems of the future