Welcome to the Future of Education: Charlottesville, a show where we consider what our education system should look like in 20 years.   I’m your host Lee Elberson and I ask you to join me on a journey to the future as experts from the Charlottesville Community explore our education system through a variety of different lenses.  These topics are specific to Charlottesville but likely have wide-reaching implications.
Intro Music: Yoffee, J. (2020). Will To Live [Single]
Historical review of education

Compared to 20 years ago, what strides have been made in our education system? 
What are some of the unique challenges that middle school students face that students our age didn’t face 20 years ago?
What is the profile of a middle school student who has a healthy lifestyle?
Do students have an oversimplified view of pass/fail?

Future thinking

What do we want our education system to look like in 20 years?
What does mental health look like for the student of the future?
What does equity look like in our school system?  
What does collaboration look like among educational institutions?
What does the class of 2041 have that the class of 2021 does not?

What can we do NOW to shape our education system?

Are middle students aware of professions that fit their skillsets?
How can we get students to take more risk in a healthy manor?

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