20 Things Students Want the Nation to Know About Education
Below are the sentiments shared by these current and former students during the segment.
- I have to critically think in college, but your tests don't teach me that.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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:
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.
Below are the sentiments shared by these current and former students during the segment.