Dave Eggers and The School System Makeover

Dave Eggers' TEDTalk was one which struck me as the story of a set of wonderful circumstances which culminated in an incredible new way to address reading and writing in the conceptual or creative age. His method of delivery and the subjects he talked about made it obvious that he was a creative person who's ideas had the potential to change the world, and already were.

The institutions he had set up for one on one instruction are notorious for their effectiveness in getting children to want to learn. It reminded me of the TEDTalk by Sir Ken Robinson in which he said that children are all creative and that adults are responsible for the squelching of that creativity. This became apparent based on the examples given by Mr. Eggers of the children's stories. They were bright and showed immense amount of care and passion.

They future of reading and writing education is with creative outlets like the pirate store front and tutoring office of Dave Eggers. It is only when adults embrace the uniqueness of children and play towards that uniqueness that the children will embrace the adults teachings. This has been mastered by Dave Eggers.