I think we do have to re-think education from the ground up -- we need to "re-imagine it."

These endless hours a day sitting at a desk in school, being frustrated or bored ain't the way to go -- it's "classic" to hate school -- be outside, go out on dates, etc. and somehow school became like a punishment or a prison, or just a day care center so parents could go to work.

This should not be tolerated anymore, nor accepted as the norm.

Computers are now the key to learning and with an Internet connection a key to the world's knowledge.

So we should have some sort of "learning centers," -- computers -- computer classes for those who want them (NO compulsion). Instructors and guides to help...

I think we do have to re-think education from the ground up -- we need to "re-imagine it."

These endless hours a day sitting at a desk in school, being frustrated or bored ain't the way to go -- it's "classic" to hate school -- be outside, go out on dates, etc. and somehow school became like a punishment or a prison, or just a day care center so parents could go to work.

This should not be tolerated anymore, nor accepted as the norm.

Computers are now the key to learning and with an Internet connection a key to the world's knowledge.

So we should have some sort of "learning centers," -- computers -- computer classes for those who want them (NO compulsion). Instructors and guides to help and encourage folks (and make sure the equipment is not trashed, for god's sake).

And real social activities that are also a part of learning: field trips, dances, conferences, debates, performances, etc.

But it can be all mixed up. Some kid 13-years old can probably teach some kid 17-years old computer info.

Or an 16-year old show a 12 year old some riffs on the guitar.

If we can break out of this mold 'a million points of light will shine."

Humm...of course who's gonna take care of the kids while the parents work? (That might be more of a core concern then we'd like to admit).