We partner with individuals, classrooms, schools, and organizations to foster new conversations and a new vision for schooling at the local and national levels.
Here we share the stories from students, educators, parents, leaders, and community members across the country. Each story is an expression of an individual's hopes, fears, joys, and aspirations. Each story is unique and powerful on its own. Together they are the collective dreams of a nation.
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"It’s that thing Chesterton always says—the democracy of the dead. There are so many things that have been written and studied in history by people before us that have found insights into human nature, and we don’t tend to respect them as much as we could. But it’s all there for the taking."
Read More"To me, happiness is family, and friends, and doing something that’s meaningful in your life. And it’s also partly making enough money that you don’t have to worry about things. You can do the things you want to do. You don’t have to worry about your next meal or how you’ll pay for your kids’ college. You can afford the necessary things and some fun things as well."
Read MoreThere seems to be a fear of failure [in schools]. School should teach kids that being challenged is the process of learning, and that not knowing or failing is okay.
Read More“Personally, as a parent you just want them to be peaceful with their life and happy with it. That brings me peace.”
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