<p>The pressure to get into college is immense, and college acceptance rates have never been lower. Families start focusing on building a college transcript while kids are still in kindergarten, so is it any wonder that by the time they get to high school kids are stressed and depressed? We need to rethink the messages we send our kids about college and accept that it’s not right for every student. How do we break this cycle?



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The pressure to get into college is immense, and college acceptance rates have never been lower. Families start focusing on building a college transcript while kids are still in kindergarten, so is it any wonder that by the time they get to high school kids are stressed and depressed? We need to rethink the messages we send our kids about college and accept that it’s not right for every student. How do we break this cycle?

S2 Ep. 7 - College or Bust

Education is caught between the 18th century notion of the three R’s and the 21st century explosion of technology, politics and the need to prepare our kids for the ever-evolving global economy. We know parents and educators all want the same outcome for kids, happy, healthy, and independent young people, but how do we get there and what are the obstacles and pitfalls we face along the way? Join veteran educator Don Collins and High School Principal Rob Coppo as they ask the question, what’s best for kids?

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S2 Ep. 7 - College or Bust

S2 Ep. 7 - College or Bust