Jamaal A. Bowman - The Education Revolution

Jamal Bowman, principal of CASA Middle School, calls for a revolution in public education. He critiques the overemphasis on standardized testing and advocates for project-based learning, culturally responsive curricula, and social-emotional learning. Bowman emphasizes the importance of 21st-century skills like curiosity, creativity, and collaboration across diverse backgrounds. He urges public schools to adopt these changes to better meet students' needs and foster their self-actualization.

What are the consequences of focusing solely on high test scores according to the speaker?

What is the vision for collaboration in education as described in the text?

How does the speaker propose to address the issue of segregated communities and schools?