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]
Topics Covered:
Historical review of education

Compared to 20 years ago, what strides have been made in our education system? 
What have we done correctly in education?
What are some of our growth areas? 
What are some of the positives that have come out of this year in COVID?  
What lasting effect will virtual education have on students and is there a place for it moving back into in-person education?

Future thinking

What do we want our education system to look like in 20 years?
How should the relationship between independents and public schools look like in 20 years?
What does equity look like in our school system?  

What can we do NOW to shape our education system

What stakeholders do we need more involvement from to help make these changes happen?  
Do we need some radical changes to our education system?
What type of benchmarking do we need to do with our students?
How can we empower teachers to take creative leaps in their curriculum decisions?
How will your potential new role as a city councilor change from your role as a school board member?

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