The Hechinger Report – Phyllis Lockett
“Having worked in education reform in Chicago for more than a decade, I’ve learned many things, one of the most important being this: reform is not enough. Sure, we’ve seen the headlines – students across the country are graduating high school at record rates. But are these students really prepared for success? Many are not. Right now, only 25 percent of high school students are graduating with the skills needed to succeed academically in college. Continuing to tweak a 19th century system will not be enough to prepare students for a 21st century world. It’s time to stop solving old problems. By innovating – not reforming – we can create a new paradigm that personalizes learning for each child, instead of forcing them en masse into an antiquated, one-size-fits-all education system.”(more)