Do We Still Need College? Rethinking Education in a Skills-First World
Is college still worth it in today’s skills-first economy? With enrollment dropping and major companies removing degree requirements, families are rethinking the traditional path. Find out why employers now care more about real-world skills than diplomas, which high-paying careers no longer require a degree, and how hands-on learning, entrepreneurship, and critical thinking are becoming the new foundation for success. Featuring my personal journey from graduating a private design school with $80,000 in student debt to becoming the CEO and founder of Creative STEAM we’ll dive into what education should prepare students for and why skill-based learning is shaping the future.
The Hidden Gaps in Public School and State Standards History Classes
History Isn’t One-Sided. So Why Are We Teaching It That Way?
Parents Should Ask: What Kind of Adult Do You Want Your Child to Become?
“What kind of adult do I want my child to become?”
Do you want them to grow into a free, independent, capable thinker someone who is financially literate, entrepreneurial, creative, confident, patriotic, and grounded in strong values or do you want them to simply know how to take tests, fill out forms, and follow directions?
Rethinking Education: Why Homeschooling Builds Real-World Thinkers, Not Just College Applicants
One of the most limiting traditions in the public school system starts with an innocent-sounding question:
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Children usually answer with something they’ve heard before — firefighter, doctor, police officer, lawyer. But the truth is, public school already knows what they’ll actually become next: a college student.
Because for decades, the system has been built around one goal — preparing students for college, not for life.
The Importance of Life Skill Applications in Education: Preparing Students for the Real World
In today’s fast changing world, education is about so much more than textbooks and tests. Parents and educators are asking an important question: Are students learning the skills they need for real life?
That’s where life skill applications come in. From financial literacy to collaboration and problem-solving, life-applicable learning ensures that students aren’t just memorizing facts they’re building the tools they’ll use every day in college, careers, and beyond.
At Creative STEAM Academy, life skill applications are built into every program. Here’s why they matter, and how they prepare students for success in the 21st century.