Inspiring Education
For many of us while growing up, school was the one big 'thing' to worry about. While sometimes a bit of a chore, I have always valued learning and enjoyed the routine of being exposed to ideas which helped the world make sense. However, many young people have become disenchanted with learning simply because it is an institutional expectation which is advertised as the only way to succeed in life. This is a problem in terms of what we as a society want to encourage young people to aspire to achieve, but also a threat to any lasting appreciation for the wonders of an education.
More than numbers
Personally, I enjoyed school because I generally did what I was told and was praised for doing so. I had never understood the significance of that positive recognition for achievement until ...