The Innovative Educator: 20 Things Students Want the Nation to Know About Education

The Innovative Educator: 20 Things Students Want the Nation to Know About Education:

20 Things Students Want the Nation to Know About Education

by lnielsen.professional@gmail.com (The Innovative Educator)

It's rare for education reformers, policymakers, and funders to listen to those at the heart of this work: The students. In fact Ann Curry who hosted Education Nation's first *student panel admitted folks at NBC were a little nervous about putting kids on stage. In their "Voices of a Nation" discussion, young people provided insight into their own experiences with education and what they think needs to be done to ensure that every student receives a world-class education. After the discussion Curry knew these students didn't disappoint. She told viewers, "Students wanted to say something that made a difference to you (adults) and they did. Now adults need to listen."

Below are the sentiments shared by these current and former students during the segment.

1. I have to critically think in college, but your tests don't teach me that.