Welcome to our special series about shifting to a more student-lead ecosystem! Usually we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine episodes with the theme of empowering students and communities to determine their own needs and successes.

Kids today are different. Compared to high school graduates in 2000, today’s graduates are less likely to have a driver’s license (80% to 52%), less likely to have had a part-time job (85% to 35%), and less likely to have ever been on a date (decreased by 50%). Using these numbers, our guest today, Bill Daggett, explains just how out-of-date and out-of-touch our education system is for today’s students.

We discuss how to fundamentally transform the system so it connects with students and what they need to thrive in the modern marketplace.

To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.org

We unbox:

• How today’s students are fundamentally different than those of past generations
• The need for schools to focus less on content and more on skills
• What it takes to change mindsets, culture, and practices in education

Resources:

• Learn more at spnetwork.org
• Connect with Dr. Bill Daggett on LinkedIn

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