Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talk in 2006 is still the most watched in the history of TED talks. Here’s he’s interviewed by EdSurge on his thoughts today 12 years later. He has a new book out too: You, Your Child and School.
[gview file=”https://publicservicesalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sir-Ken-Robinson’s-Next-Act-You-Are-the-System-and-You-Can-Change-Education-EdSurge-News.pdf”]There should be a constructive and positive partnership between schools and families. There are things that parents know about their kids that teachers don’t and vice versa.
Being part of the system comes in handy when you are both a teacher and a parent. Understanding how the system works as a teacher helps me assure best outcomes for my kids as a parent…. the best schools. Wondering how all parents can reach that equity in getting the best schools for their kids.