What A Founder At P16 Partners Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Education Industry
To thrive in the education industry, a fervent belief in "the power and promise of public education" is paramount, coupled with a willingness to engage in "difficult conversations" about systemic improvement and collaboration across various stakeholders beyond schools and districts. This necessitates understanding the multifaceted nature of the education sector and actively seeking diverse perspectives to create impactful change for students.
Public Education Advocacy, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Communication
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Aditi Goel
Founder
P16 Partners
UC Berkeley
Harvard University Graduate School of Education - Master in Education Policy & Management
Philosophy
Education, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. A fervent belief in the power of public education is crucial for success in this industry.
2. The ability to engage in difficult conversations about improving learning opportunities is essential.
3. Understanding the various components of the education sector and collaborating with others to improve student outcomes is vital for those who thrive in this field.
Transcript
Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
First and foremost, you have to have a fervent belief in the power and promise of public education. You need to see it for what it is, what it can be, and what it should be.
Then, you have to be open to having difficult conversations about improving learning opportunities and the public education system. We need to consider who is driving that improvement, and what organizations, leaders, and resources are needed.
It can't all fall on schools or districts to improve themselves; they already have enough on their plates, especially post-COVID. It's about understanding the different pieces of the education sector puzzle.
Are you open to conversations to learn what others are doing and their perspectives? This is to figure out how to bring those elements together in service of students.