Will Erika Donalds and Dr. Pano Kanelos Set a New Standard for American Education?
Marissa StreitCan America’s failing education system be fixed—or do we need to start from scratch? PragerU CEO Marissa Streit is joined by two of the boldest education reformers in America: Erika Donalds, founder of OptimaEd, and Dr. Pano Kanelos, founding president of the University of Austin. Together, they discuss the roots of the education crisis—from the monopoly of government-run K-12 schools to the decline of critical thinking in universities. Hear how they're building the future of education with school choice, classical education, and entrepreneurial innovation.
- Why Erika Donalds and Dr. Pano Kanelos Entered the Fight for Education
- Erika’s Story and Launching OptimaEd’s Virtual Reality School
- Founding the University of Austin to Restore Higher Education
- What Classical Education Is and Why It Matters Today
- How Ideological Forces Took Over Schools and Universities
- Why Reforming From Within Didn’t Work: Erika’s Shift to School Choice
- Preparing Students for an AI-Powered, Ever-Changing Future
- The Hidden Barriers to Starting New Schools and Universities
- What Are ESAs and How They Empower Parents
- The Case for Dismantling the Department of Education
- New Ideas and Entrepreneurs Driving the Future of Education
- What Should Parents Look for in a School Today?
- Breaking the Ivy League Myth and Building a New Elite
- Teaching Resilience and Final Advice for Parents
