There is recognition by leading economists that social capital (e.g. trust, networking and shared values as expressed through strong families and communities) are the basis of increased human capital (i.e. increased education and training achievement).
Ron Faris, Learning Community by Community: Preparing for a Knowledge-based Society, Education Canada, Vol. 43 No. 1 (Winter 2003)

Mark Prensky

Get Informed

If we don’t understand the issues, we can’t take effective action.

Many of us have a feeling that that something is wrong in education and that reform based on higher standards, improving student achievement tests and a back to basics approach will not fix it. But what exactly is the problem – and what kind ofchange is really needed to encourage innovative thinking, increase the motivation to learn or to help all children reach their full potential as engaged, happy and productive adults?

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