what is school for?

One of my past students sent me this link:

http://www.sethgodin.com/sg/docs/StopStealingDreamsSCREEN.pdf 

and I am rejoicing that I already have the blog to both share and discuss it's manifesto or otherwise I would have to start one!

This is my first link to the manifesto:I have just finished reading it for the first time and rather than wait while I reflect on it and formulate some responses, I wanted to simply share the link and promote awareness of the manifesto others asap.

My immediate reactions:

• inspired
• validated
• optimistic
• emboldened
• comprehending of what I am seeking to do in my own courses and why my pedagogy resonates with many but perplexes snowflakes

 Some points that stood out for me:

• That’s the new job of school. Not to hand a map to those willing to follow it, but to inculcate leadership and restlessness into a new generation. 

And the book's concluding summary concerning What we Teach:

• When we teach a child to make good decisions, we benefit from a lifetime of good decisions.
• When we teach a child to love to learn, the amount of learning will become limitless.
• When we teach a child to deal with a changing world, she will never become obsolete. 
• When we are brave enough to teach a child to question authority, even ours, we insulate ourselves from those who would use their authority to work against each of us.
• And when we give students the desire to make things, even choices, we create a world filled with makers.