The talk below demonstrates another way to think about the failing American education system. Sir Ken Robinson gives an articulate presentation regarding the futility of one-size-fits-all education programs. I especially like his comparison of No Child Left Behind with much
Hackschooling and the Woeful American Approach to Education
Hackschooling is a new term that proponents of democratic education are using to describe alternate modes of K-12 schooling. For examples see the Sudbury Valley Day School or the best summary of the new approach as outlined by 13 year-old
Learn to be creative for free @ MIT
Here’s a great opportunity to learn creativity from some of the world’s best innovators. MIT’s Media Lab is offering a course entitled “Learning Creative Learning” starting February 8, 2013. Also available is a nice course summary from Lifehacker. Last here