These are handouts for a presentation I did as part of a neurodiversity symposium for The University of Laverne, April 17, 2021

1. If Einstein
Ran the
Schools
REVITALIZING U.S. EDUCATION

2. The Cost of the Push in Academics
One in ten preschoolers has had suicidal thoughts
Increase in migraine headaches and ulcers in early elementary school
Creative thinking scores have significantly decreased, especially in K-3
A third of adolescents report feeling depressed or overwhelmed
Highly achieving teens refer to themselves as ‘’robo-students’

3. The Education Decision-Makers
Corporate America
Politicians
Education Administrators
Educational Researchers
Boards of Education

4. What Einstein Wouldn’t Emphasize
Standardization
Achievement Testing
Tracking and Labeling
Talk and Tedium
Textbooks and Worksheets

5. What Einstein Would Emphasize
Imagination
Creativity
Playfulness
Curiosity
Wonder
Love of Learning

6. Contact Information
Email: thomas@institute4learning.com
Website: www.institute4learning.com
Blog: http://institute4learning.com/blog/
Twitter: @Dr_Armstrong