What Are We Educating Children For?
This chapter explores the evolving purpose of education and what skills children need to thrive in an uncertain future. It is part of the series 'School Is N...
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The Conveyor Belt We Mistake for Education
This chapter discusses how standardized schooling often confuses activity with genuine learning. It helps parents reconsider what truly constitutes education...
Introduction: A Letter to Parents
This chapter addresses parents concerned about their child's learning experience and challenges traditional education models. It introduces the idea of combi...
A note on evidence and purpose
Understand the purpose of 'School Is Not Education' and its evidence-based approach for parents, highlighting educational research and design principles.
Why I Choose Passionate Founders Over Polished Presentations Every Time
I sat across from a young founder the other day, sipping on my now-cold coffee, listening to yet another startup pitch. The presentation was immaculate — sli...
When a Startup’s Struggle Reminded Me of a Patient Battling Infertility
I've often found that the worlds of medicine and entrepreneurship are not as disparate as they might seem at first glance. Both are arenas of high stakes, un...
Why I Always Tell My IVF Patients to Embrace the Journey, Not Just the Outcome
I've been thinking a lot about what I tell my IVF patients, especially when they're at the start of their journey. It's not just about the science, the medic...