It’s 2015, so why is our education system designed as if it’s 1915? Rather than a top-down, one-size-fits-all approach to education, schools need student-centered strategies to help learners reach their highest potential.

Nick Donohue is the President & CEO of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, the largest philanthropic organization in New England focused exclusively on education. Nick was previously Commissioner of Education in New Hampshire.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx