Why schools don't teach agency
In classrooms around the world, students learn algebra, history and the periodic table. But one skill that remains conspicuously absent is agency - the ability to make intentional choices, act decisively and take ownership of ones life. This omission is no accident. It is a systemic flaw in a education model designed not to empower individuals, but to create obedient workers for a bygone era. The traditional school system, born during the Industrial Revolution, was designed to churn out a compliant workforce. Workers were taught to follow instructions, preform repetitive tasks, and fit neatly into a hierarchical system. Critical thinking and self determination were not just unnecessary they were liabilities. The goal wasn't to foster leaders or innovators; it was to produce predictable, efficient labor. Fast forward to today, and we're still grappling with the consequences of that outdated model. In a world that demands adaptability, innovation and resilience, sc...