The Future of Education—How Schools Must Change for a New Economy

Is America’s education system outdated? As the workforce evolves, many argue that traditional schooling no longer prepares students for real-world careers. In this conversation, Jeremy Hritz and Robert Wallace break down the stigma around trade schools, the value of hands-on skills, and why teachers deserve more recognition. Can we reform education to better align with modern economic demands, or is the system too entrenched in outdated methods?
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction: Rethinking Education – Why schools must evolve
(00:12) The Role of Teachers – Do educators get the respect they deserve?
(03:32) Investing in Teachers – Pay, value, and the need for reform
(09:33) Student Debt’s Social Impact – How it affects the economy
(12:00) The Future of Education – Alternatives to traditional college
(16:10) Inflation & Tuition Costs – Are college subsidies helping or hurting?
(19:40) Accountability in Higher Education – What colleges must change
(22:26) The Importance of Early Education – How starting young makes a difference
(24:33) Closing Thoughts – What education should look like in 10 years


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