We just finished one of the most unique school years of all time. After having to shut down our schools to finish this year and a lot of uncertainty around what the next school year will look like, this is the best opportunity we've ever had to really assess what we're doing in schools and if it's actually effective.

This is part 1 of an ongoing series. Today, we look at elementary education. Elementary school is where kids get to learn to socialize with others. They learn the foundations of their ability to read, write, do math, and communicate with others. Kids are so full of energy! It's a great time and should be a great experience. But we're still left with a lot of questions.

Why do we take kids-at their highest level of energy and excitement and curiosity-and force them to sit still and pay attention and follow directions for 6-8 hours a day???

Why are boys so easily labeled ADHD as elementary schoolers?

Why do we sedate high energy children with drugs so frequently?

How is it possible that Napoleon Hill wrote about how outdated the education system was in the 1930's... and we STILL haven't changed anything that he pointed out?

Why are 10 year olds taking high pressure standardized tests?

Why is school funding tied into how a 10 year old does on a test?

 

From having been a teacher, I'm passionate about the importance of education. But there's so many flaws in how we apply our education. I spend most of this series all the way hyped up, so you're gonna feel the energy at every single moment.