Public education is at a crossroads. The methods that once prepared generations for industrial-age success now lag behind the demands of a digital, interconnected, and rapidly evolving world. In Leaders of the New School: Advancing Public Education from the Industrial Age to the Innovation Era, Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr. presents a visionary blueprint for reimagining public education, blending research, global insights, and innovative ideas into a call to action.
From the groundbreaking Master Teacher and Apprentice Model to modular learning frameworks for early education, Dr. Hendrix outlines bold strategies that prioritize equity, creativity, and critical thinking. This book challenges outdated norms, offering pathways for career readiness, global citizenship, and lifelong learning while addressing pressing issues like teacher shortages, systemic inequities, and the obsolete factory education model.
More than a critique, this work guides educators, policymakers, and community leaders ready to take charge of the Innovation Era. With vivid storytelling and practical solutions, Dr. Hendrix invites readers to reimagine what education can be-transforming schools into incubators of possibility and preparing every child to thrive in a complex, ever-changing world.
The future of public education starts here. Will you join the movement?