Let's talk about what EDUCATION is REALLY FOR...
Do you think it's time to REIMAGINE education?
Then it's time to host a Big Education Conversation.
The Big Education Conversation supports people and communities to get together and talk about what education means, what it is really for, and how changes to education can be made. Using open source tools and resources, Big Education Conversations (BECs) can happen anytime, anywhere, and can be hosted by anyone.
"The Big Education Conversation enabled me to gain an insight into the vision of both the children and the wider community we serve as to their personal priorities for the future of education." Headteacher
What are your views on the purpose of education? Add your opinion and see what others think.
"I want to see our young people do more than just survive in this system, I want them to thrive.”
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Jaiden, age 19
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Are you READY for your Big Education Conversation?
A BEC brings different people together to share their beliefs and hopes, and commit to taking steps to change education for the better. Through inclusive Big Education Conversations anyone can contribute to a shared purpose and vision for education.
A Big Education Conversation is special because it:
- Spans generations (and is often led by young people)
- Involves different stakeholders, i.e. parents/caregivers, teachers and school leaders, students, government leaders, or adults from the community
- Starts with a discussion focused on beliefs about the purpose of education
- Invites people to reimagine education, identifying small steps to take individually or collectively to change education for the better
Step 1: Take a look at the resources designed to help you. Especially the Conversation Guide and the Top Tips.
Step 2: Host your conversation and pledge to take action!
Step 3: Put your conversation on the global map so we can see the movement growing.
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The Blagrave Trust is a collaborative funder supporting young people to fulfil their potential.
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The Difference exists to improve the outcomes of the most vulnerable children by raising the status and expertise of those who work with them.
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We're a charity that gives young people the skills to think and speak for themselves about current affairs through high-quality, topical discussions.
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ThoughtBox exists to help connect learning to life, developing globally aware, empathetic and resilient students & teachers.
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Tortoise is building a different type of newsroom. For a slower, wiser news.
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Whole Education is a dynamic network of schools and partners who are united in their belief that all children and young people deserve a fully rounded education.
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Yes Futures is a multi-award winning charity, run by experienced, qualified teachers, which empowers young people to believe in themselves and discover their personal potential.
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Youth Leads UK is a charity run by young people, for young people. They turn young people into young leaders through skills development, empowering potential and influencing change.
The Big Education Conversation is supporting people and communities around the world to come together to talk about what education is really for so that it can change for the future.
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