Back to school reminder: SpeakUp 2011

As you head back to school, take a few minutes to remember what was reported in Project Tomorrow's SpeakUp survey in 2011... the statistic that stick with me is that two-thirds of parents are willing to buy a handheld for their children to bring to school and use for their work.

When I was reviewing the report, I was also reminded of the three E's of education:

• Enabling students to reach their potential through increased access to educational resources and experts that extend learning beyond the capacities or limitations of their school or community.
• Engaging students in rich, compelling learning experiences that develop deeper knowledge and skill development especially the problem-solving, creativity and critical thinking skills so highly desired for our world today.
• Empowering students to take responsibility for their own educational destinies and to explore knowledge with an unfettered curiosity, thus creating a new generation of life long learners.