For decades, the American education system (and others globally) has prioritized a “college-for-all” ideology that often overlooks the diverse talents of students and the urgent needs of the modern labor market. Join for a virtual event featuring Dr. Jason Van Heukelum as he shares the journey of transforming Winchester Public Schools into a national model for making high school relevant in today’s world.
This event will dive into the themes of the acclaimed documentary Multiple Choice (produced by Ted Dintersmith), which chronicles the development of Winchester’s Emil and Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center. Dr. Van Heukelum will discuss the practical and philosophical challenges of building a “cathedral to possibility”—a place where students are no longer forced to choose between a rigorous academic track and a technical career path.
