"The seats, space, and stuff that idyllic learning environments are made of" reports Hayley Glatter, editorial fellow, Emily DeRuy, senior associate editor and Alia Wong, associate editor.
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We asked prominent voices in education—from policy makers
and teachers to activists and parents—to look beyond laws, politics, and
funding and imagine a utopian system of learning. They went back to the
drawing board—and the chalkboard—to build an educational Garden of
Eden. We’re publishing their answers to one question each day this week.
Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Today’s assignment: The Space. Describe the perfect classroom.
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Source: The Atlantic