A Paradigm Shift in the Education-Development System | Dr. Nagel
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Education should start at birth, not age 5—it's time for a new approach to human development.
The U.S. education system, modeled after 19th-century Prussian schools, remains largely unchanged. While it introduced free, compulsory schooling, it starts at age 5, despite research showing learning begins at birth. Instead of merely expanding the current system downward, a new paradigm is needed—one that supports child development from birth, ensuring a stronger foundation for lifelong learning
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A Paradigm Shift in the Education-Development System | Dr. Nagel
Preview | 1m 31s
The U.S. education system, modeled after 19th-century Prussian schools, remains largely unchanged. While it introduced free, compulsory schooling, it starts at age 5, despite research showing learning begins at birth. Instead of merely expanding the current system downward, a new paradigm is needed—one that supports child development from birth, ensuring a stronger foundation for lifelong learning
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