How Educational Institutions Fail Our Children

Greg Twemlow's Medium article argues that the current education system, modelled on 19th-century industrial structures, perpetuates inequality by prioritising prestige over high-quality skills development. He contends that this system fails to nurture creativity and adaptability, essential for success in a rapidly changing world. Twemlow advocates for a complete overhaul of education, focusing on experiential learning and the development of crucial skills. He highlights his own programs, which emphasize real-world problem-solving, collaboration, and the use of AI, as examples of a more equitable and effective approach. Ultimately, he calls for a system that prioritises skills development and equity over traditional metrics of success. Read the story on Medium.About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).