England’s education system has been built to get as many kids as possible learning a fixed set of things in a fixed way. And then to prove it through tests and exams. But is this big schooling machine delivering what anyone really wants, or what society needs?
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Jaiden, age 19
Drag the emoji to tell us what you think education should really be for.
Academic success and getting qualifications
Understanding and taking care of yourself and others
Enjoying learning and becoming a good learner for life
Preparation for the world of work
Getting a good understanding of society and the world
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Wherever and whoever you are, why not take time to have a chat about the big changes to education that you and your friends, family, colleagues, or students, want to see.
In case you need a help to get started, we've create a simple guide with a menu of questions you can choose from. Use them to spark a conversation about the future of education and get curious about what others think.
OUT NOW: A classroom discussion guide created with the Economist Educational Foundation
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