This document discusses fostering innovation in education. It argues that innovation is key to success in the 21st century knowledge economy, just as mass production was important in the 20th century. It also notes that skills like creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving cannot be directly taught, but are instead acquired when the learning environment and methods support their development. The document advocates for environments that promote behaviors, learning outcomes, and skills acquisition over solely focusing on content mastery. It defines innovation as the ability to envision a desired future and take action to make it a reality.