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The Future of Education—How Schools Must Change for a New Economy
Episode 2225th February 2025 • Solving America's Problems • Jerremy Alexander Newsome & Dave Conley
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Is America’s education system outdated?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 Can we reform education to better align with modern economic demands, or is the system too entrenched in outdated methods?

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(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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