Schools Urgently Need a Redesign. Here’s How | Aylon Samouha | TED (Level 1)

Many schools today are old-fashioned. They were built a long time ago for factory jobs. However, the world has changed. Today, students need new skills. A recent survey showed that many students are bored. When parents ask about their day, kids often say it was just "fine." We can fix this by redesigning schools. One great example is the Brooklyn Steam Center in New York. It is located inside a navy yard. Students there do not just sit in classrooms. They fix websites and design projects. They learn real skills for future jobs. Another example is Van Ness Elementary in Washington, D.C. Here, teachers focus on feelings. If a student is upset, they practice breathing instead of getting in trouble. They learn to be calm and happy. When schools listen to students and families, learning improves. Students get better grades and feel excited. We need to build schools where children can learn with purpose.