And there are all sorts of stories we believe in.
“We live our lives through the stories we believe in. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Sir Ken’s thoughts turned toward climate justice and what we currently understand about how our actions have compromised so many of the conditions and natural resources that all humans need to thrive. We know that children need certain conditions to thrive, and our current system of education puts those conditions squarely at risk. And you do it in circumstances that nurture the love of learning rather than undermine it.” “ the only thing that works is when you personalize education within a curriculum that is broad, balanced, and speaks to the depths of children’s talents. Sir Ken spoke passionately about the revolution that is needed in education - a revolution that breaks apart the extreme standardization, compliance and linearity that plagues so much of our current system.
He has spent his career as an author and advocate for educational reform, the power of creativity and whole-child education. A long-time supporter of Blue School and its co-founders, Sir Ken has been a member of the Advisory Board since Blue School’s inception. On Wednesday, September 11, the Blue School community was invited to hear Sir Ken Robinson speak at our 156 William Street building as part of our Blue Notes Speaker Series. “Think for a moment what children are capable of…”
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