Steve Hargadon Dissects the Education 'Matrix'

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Steve Hargadon Dissects the Education 'Matrix'

Jan 12, 2014

BLUE PILL, RED PILL: In a post for MindShift, Lube Vangelova dives into some of Steve Hargadon's many provocative critiques of the education system, which he describes as a "Matrix-like existence [where people] don't question schooling." Hargadon, a leading voice in the edtech industry and community, prefers an alternative where families assume greater ownership of education and individuals leverage technology for self-directed learning and connecting to others. "How do you tell a new story that involves people reclaiming their destinies, children not being defective, and learning not being owned by one organization?” he asks.

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