Education Rethunk, Part 2: Edu-culture

Sometimes the things that make the difference on issues like education are so obvious that we just can’t see them. A little research and a couple of teenagers can be counted on to help us see the light.

Other posts in this series:

• Education Rethunk, Part 7: Enducation Series
• Education Rethunk, Part 6: Crossing Cultural Divides in a Rowboat
• Education Rethunk, Part 5: When it Works
• Education Rethunk, Part 4: Dusting Off Our Game
• Education Rethunk, Part 3: Ad-ucation
• Education Rethunk, Part 1

References discussed in the video:

• Schools Kill Creativity, a presentation by Sir Ken Robinson on TED Talks
• The Influence of Parent Education and Family Income on Child Achievement: The Indirect Role of Parental Expectations and the Home Environment, by Pamela Davis-Kean (PDF)
• The Influence of Family and Community Social Capital on Educational Achievement, by Glenn Israel, Lionel Beaulieu, and Glen Hartless (PDF)

Special Thanks to:

• Patrick Rossi, student at Patapsco High School and ROTC program participant.
• Angela Leasca, graduating senior at Roland Park Country School.
• Eric Smallwood, Technical Director of the IRC, who shot the extra footage for this video.