This document outlines a proposed educational program called "myPath" that aims to motivate students to learn. MyPath would involve project-based mentorships with working professionals to show students how their education relates to future careers. Students would choose real-life projects in various fields and learn traditional subjects through completing these hands-on projects at their own pace. The goal is to inspire students by tying their education to meaningful work and allowing them flexibility to pursue their interests.

1. my Path
a new path for the educational system
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2. Problem
Many people have tried to tackle how to help students succeed in traditional
subjects, but few have tackled one of the most pressing problems:
What makes kids WANT to learn?
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3. {brainstorm}
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4. Solution
Motivate kids to learn through project-based mentorships.
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5. my Path
The goal of myPath is to inspire and motivate kids to learn. Through mentorships with
working professionals, kids learn how their education is relevant to future careers.
✦ Education based on results: kids work on projects that they choose. Throughout the
course of each project, they learn traditional educational subjects as well as life skills
not taught in classes.
✦ Mix: myPath is a flexible learning structure which involves both “theory classes” with
teachers and hands-on practice with professionals.
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6. Project based
✦ I want to...
✦ ARTS: short-movie, Broadway play, gallery exhibition, music album, photography
session, write a book
✦ SPORTS: marathon, gym training, be a coach, physical therapist, manage a
sports team
✦ CARE: take care of a dolphin, start a farm, medicate for flu
✦ CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN: kart, tree-house, decorate my house, design an
innovative chair, design a package for a new product, game
✦ ADMINISTRATION & LAW: marketing campaign, develop a new product,
participate in a trial
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7. Project based
✦ At MY PATH we offer real-life projects related to different careers and paths that the
student may be interested in
✦ Modular: the student chooses which and how many projects he/she wants to
participate in. Students are given the opportunity to have a direct impact on the
course their education takes.
✦ Adaptive: every student progresses through myPath at their own pace, progressing
to more challenging activities as quickly, or slowly, as they are ready.
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9. {website}
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10. meet Jessica
a high-school girl with a lot of dreams and ideas in her mind
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11. {sketch}
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13. Thank you!
Bruna, Courtney and Evan.
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