In the fall of 2017, approximately 50.7 million students enrolled in public schools across the country. This is a staggering number of students in an educational system that many consider outdated or irrelevant for current and future career paths. As I reflect on this statistic, I wonder what we can do to elevate educational opportunities for all students. Are we adequately preparing our next generation of leaders to be successful contributors to the innovative, global world we live in today? And as a professional who has dedicated my career to designing educational facilities, how can I ignite change with school districts and the local communities I serve?
I had the pleasure of meeting with Ted Dintersmith, executive producer of Most Likely to Succeed, (MLTS), a thought-provoking documentary feature film that reveals the growing shortcomings of conventional education methods in today's world, and explores compelling new approaches that aim to revolutionize education as we know it. The foundation of MLTS is a stimulus for healthy debate. Community screenings across the country draw communities together, spark dialogue, and encourage the public to embrace educational changes and achievements of local students. Ted and I discussed his documentary, and what's next in the world of education.