Changing educational paradigms: Are we ready?

The Learning Pirates are ready to usher in new learning environments. 

Sir Ken Robinson eloquently describes how our current educational system is shaped around the interests of industrialization and how it has been created in its image. 



In our current educational system, dropout rates are sky high, bullying is rampant , Ritalin is often used to encourage children to comply in school and suicide rates jump for children and young adults. In fact, suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24. Considering that young people in these age groups spend the majority of their time in school, it's quite clear that we need a revolution in education.

Our current educational models do not provide students with sufficient opportunities to develop 21st century skills, This isn't due to a lack of good teachers in our schools, but rather to an outdated system that no longer serves our best interests.  

It's time to change the paradigm. But first, we must ask ourselves:  What is school for?