Preparing Today's Kids for Tomorrow's World with Stephanie Malia Krauss

09/01/2025 55 min Temporada 5 Episodio 15
Preparing Today's Kids for Tomorrow's World with Stephanie Malia Krauss

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Episode Synopsis

Stephanie Krauss, an educator and mom, shares her personal journey from high school dropout to college graduate. She discusses her book Making It,"which aims to prepare students for an uncertain future by focusing on four key "currencies": competencies, credentials, connections, and cash. Krauss emphasizes the need to modernize education, moving beyond just college and career readiness to fostering long, livable lives. She shares her work in Virginia, where she helped shift the focus from over-testing to assessing for learning. Krauss also discusses plans for future projects, including a book for parents on raising kids for the future. The episode highlights the importance of equipping students with the skills and resources to thrive in an ever-changing world.

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