Education's 21st Century "Double Down"

The 18th Century was the time of the "Enlightenment."  In response, education created the essential subjects.

The 19th Century was the time of the "farm." In response, education calendared and timed itself to planting and harvesting.

The 20th Century was the time of the "factory." In response, education became a system and process to be managed and measured.

The 21st Century is the time of the idea. In response, education doubled-down on the previous three centuries with common core and national standards, committment to limited school day and summers off, and nationalized standardized testing (NCLB, RTTT)

Here's to innovation!