Great article although I think the title is needlessly sensational. At least based on my reading of your fantastic post, you didn’t prove that Mark Cuban is wrong about schools. Most of what you described for schooling is still a ways off for the majority of public schools. And I’m a huge public schools fan and educator. But the picture you painted isn’t the reality yet. I believe that public schools can be the vehicle for the world you describe, don’t get me wrong! But if you take a snapshot of public schools today in March 2024… I don’t think Mark Cuban is wrong. It’s our job—or at least those of us who care about public education—to prove him wrong, however. I think that is what you are getting at.
Great article although I think the title is needlessly sensational. At least based on my reading of your fantastic post, you didn’t prove that Mark Cuban is wrong about schools. Most of what you described for schooling is still a ways off for the majority of public schools. And I’m a huge public schools fan and educator. But the picture you painted isn’t the reality yet. I believe that public schools can be the vehicle for the world you describe, don’t get me wrong! But if you take a snapshot of public schools today in March 2024… I don’t think Mark Cuban is wrong. It’s our job—or at least those of us who care about public education—to prove him wrong, however. I think that is what you are getting at.
Spot on Stefan and really enjoyed your Humanity Amplified book, so much important and relevant learning!