If you could change anything about the education system in which you are a part, what would it be? Me, I would make it start later. I don’t mind going extra hours into the evening as long as I get my nine hours of sleep. I would like to have outdoor classes when the weather turns nice (or at least windows that let in air… my high school didn’t have those). I would like to have small classes of no more than twenty people (the atmosphere is so much nicer, and everyone gets paid attention to). I would like to have teacher evaluations at the end of the year (or video record teachers when they least expect it to prove/disprove how much you are learning as a student). There’s a lot I would change.

Thankfully, someone is willing to do it.

I think all of you will be sick of hearing about my mother, but she’s writing another book. And this time, it’s about the education system. I happily tell her my woes and my worries about the various teachers I have had. She knows how frustrated I get, and how inspired I become. Some classes I absolutely loved; others I faked sick to get out of. It takes a delicate balance of them to stay sane.

But, imagine if every class was ideal. Imagine if every subject was catered to how children learn as opposed to what the government thinks children should learn. It would completely revolutionize education.

My mum is writing a book on education and neuroscience and the marriage of those two principles. However, she is lacking input on the detriments/positive things about the education system as it stands. If you feel like sharing what you like and/or dislike about the education system, any feedback would be appreciated. Visit www.alannamitchell.com to get in contact with my mum and tell her how you really feel about your school system.

Calista