Public Education for Tomorrow's World: A Completely New and Reimagined Approach to the Education of ChildrenThe education of young people is by far the most important task of any society. Young people have the power to change the future and completely reshape a nation, its politics and its culture. As such, the public school is the most powerful institution in America. The power to shape young minds and influence young lives must be exercised with great care and respect. The public school system must make educating children for a better future its primary goal. Many great educators and reformers throughout the history of public education have brought great ideas and noble goals to the world of education. An ideal education system is one that finds a balance between these many different ideas and approaches. Ultimately, the goal must be the well-being of children and the outcomes of adults aging out of the system. Public education must be progressive, constantly evolving to reflect the needs and values ​​of society, and always striving for progress. Great progressive educators include Marietta Johnson, William H. Kilpatrick, and Stanley Hall who “rebelled against rote memorization and authoritarian classroom management” (204, Ornstein et al.). These educators were looking for a more diverse classroom environment that provided more opportunities for children outside of the traditional, boring education system. Marietta Johnson, famous for founding the Organic School in Fairhope, Alabama, suggested that childhood should be lengthened rather than shortened. She believed that children should “follow their own internal schedules rather than those of adults” (204, Ornstein et al.). Because children have their own stages of preparation, they must...... middle of paper...... fieldwork each year of their education. Nothing will prepare them to become teachers better than experiencing it for themselves. A progressive approach to education in which students are valued is the most important foundation on which a new public education system must be built. Children must be encouraged to become motivated and flexible, while instilling in them a love of learning. Real-world life and career skills need to be taught from an early age and developed throughout development. Children should have the freedom and resources to develop their skills and interests on their own. The goal of education should always be the well-being of the whole child and the effects these children will have on the future of society. With cooperation and an open mind to new and progressive approaches, tomorrow's world can be improved beyond anyone's greatest dreams..