Conversations — REENVISIONED

Maybe you want to give every kid a sense of hope that they’re going to do whatever it is they want to do. Some people will argue that you shouldn’t give them false hope - that some kids aren’t going to be able to do some things. But I don’t know who’s going to get to judge that. I know so many people who have made it into positions where they wouldn’t have been the obvious candidate. So who can say what’s possible? I know for my daughter I want her to have that belief and sense of hope.

InterviewsErin RaabJuly 2, 2016DCComment

Jenny, Mother of 3, School Board Member & EdTech Worker, CA

I think all parents want their kids to be happy. But sometimes that means they think their child will only be happy if they go to an Ivy League or highly selective college and have every opportunity they either did or didn’t have. Parents always want what’s best for their kid but we have trouble seeing that sometimes those heavy-handed goals towards what’s “best” have negative mental and emotional ramifications for the kids.

InterviewsErin RaabMay 2, 2016CA, mother, edleader

Jeff, Researcher, School Founder & Father, CA

"That's the major pivot, is that schools become much more about relationship and much more about listening to, protecting, and wrapping our arms around children. And then those are the outcomes we chase, those are the things we measure. The depth and quality of relationships amongst the children, that they feel cared about, loved and protected."

InterviewsNicole HenselApril 12, 2016CA, West Coast, Founder, Education, Researcher, edleaderComment

Linda, Mother, Retired Teacher, MN

"To me, happiness is family, and friends, and doing something that’s meaningful in your life. And it’s also partly making enough money that you don’t have to worry about things. You can do the things you want to do. You don’t have to worry about your next meal or how you’ll pay for your kids’ college. You can afford the necessary things and some fun things as well."

InterviewsErin RaabMarch 31, 2016MN, Mother, Midwest, Teacher, WI

Patrick, Architect, Philadelphia, PA

“The other thing I would add is that teachers definitely inspire you and there are a lot of lessons you learn in school about how to be a good person and behave appropriately aside from what your parents teach you”

InterviewsAlyssa CorriganMarch 31, 2016PA, Architect, Northeast

Andie, Mother of 3, Norfolk, VA

I think that school should help each child figure out what their potential is and what their gifts are.

InterviewsAnica BilisolyMarch 31, 2016VA, Mother, South

Enie, Marine Ecologist PhD Candidate, NC

“I want to make sure her wealth doesn’t hinder her at all in the experiences she has and understanding other people around her.”

InterviewsNicole HenselMarch 31, 2016NC, South, Ph.D. Student, Marine Ecology, FL

Carrie, Mother of 2, Designer @ Wolverine, MI

There seems to be a fear of failure [in schools]. School should teach kids that being challenged is the process of learning, and that not knowing or failing is okay.

InterviewsNicole HenselMarch 31, 2016Teacher, Education, Immersion, Bilingual, Mother, MI, Midwest

Ali, Special Education Teacher, CO

“This cut-throat mentality is put down into schools instead of creating relationships that they need to build good lives. You're not grooming your child to think of anyone but themselves.”

InterviewsNicole HenselMarch 31, 2016Teacher, Aunt, Special Education, Education, Colorado

Dritan, Father, Owner @ Casual Chic Salon, CA

I was raised by European immigrant parents who taught me that school wasn’t about making money it’s there for the knowledge. You’re valued for the knowledge you have, not for how much money you’re making from it.

InterviewsErin RaabMarch 29, 2016Father, CA, PA, West Coast, Owner

Erin, Founder & CEO @ RE-ENVISIONED, CA

"I want them to have the opportunity and the ability to learn about themselves and the world - to develop a sense of character and identity that they are proud of, and a sense of the world that fills them with wonder and allows them to move through life with confidence."

InterviewsErin RaabMarch 25, 2016Re-EnvisionED Team, CA, Founder, Ph.D. Student

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