Welcome to the Future of Education: Charlottesville, a show where we consider what our education system should look like in 20 years.   I’m your host Lee Elberson and I ask you to join me on a journey to the future as experts from the Charlottesville Community explore our education system through a variety of different lenses.  These topics are specific to Charlottesville but likely have wide-reaching implications.

Intro Music: Yoffee, J. (2020). Will To Live [Single]

Topics Covered:

Historical review of education

1. Compared to 20 years ago, what strides have been made in our education system? 


2. We have a tendency in our society to stick with the status quo.  Where do you see that happening in independent schools? 


3. How have independent schools involved this past year during COVID?


4. Do students at independent have an easier time advocating for resources than their public school counterparts?

Future thinking

1. What do we want our education system to look like in 20 years?


2. How should the relationship between independents and public schools look like in 20 years?


3. What does equity look like in our school system?


4. What does the class of 2041 have that the class of 2021 does not?
   
   

What can we do NOW to shape our education system

1. What classes do we need to implement now to help students improve agency and wellness?


2. Is there a role for independent schools to support public schools?
   
   

Audience questions

1. What does physical education look like at independent schools post-COVID?


2. How do we better prepare our students for an ever-changing job market?