Escape the Education Conveyor Belt
Fergus Hodgson, 2 October 2017 
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Michael Strong loved learning but hated school. Now he designs schools that are not dry environments of passivity and dependence, but rather places of inspiration, innovation, excellence, and creativity.
In particular, he points out that much of conventional education is jumping through meaningless hoops, to pass junk exams that are poor gauges of proficiency. The good news is that in this era there are a growing number of alternatives for you to choose from, and the untapped potential is enormous.
Michael Strong (third from left, back row) stands with the first class of incoming students at Ko School, which he founded jointly in Austin, Texas. (koschool)
Recommended Links
- The Habit of Thought by Michael Strong (New View Publications, 1997).
- “Creating a World in Which All Humanity Flourishes,” Bob Zadek Show.
- St. John’s College.
- Alfie Kohn.
- Francisco Marroquín University.
Fergus Hodgson is Gold Newsletter’s roving editor. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.