RELEVANT EDUCATION MANIFESTO

This is what we believe. Join us in our mission to make all education relevant.

Education holds tremendous promise. It shapes minds, opens doors, and fuels innovation. Yet, in its current state, it often fails to keep pace with the realities of the modern world. Too many students feel uninspired by their classes, unsure of their direction, and uncertain about the purpose of their learning. They complete assignments without context. They collect credits without clarity. They graduate into a world that demands adaptability, creativity, and tangible skills; qualities their education never fully cultivated.

This cannot continue.

The future demands more from us as educators. We must do more than teach standards. We must prepare students to navigate a changing world with confidence, competence, and a sense of purpose. It begins with a bold reimagining of what education should accomplish. It begins with relevance.

Relevance Is the New Standard

We must place relevance at the core of every lesson, program, and policy. Relevance means that students see individual value and meaning in the course material. They understand how what they learn connects to their goals. It means we do not just teach facts, we build capabilities. We help students discover who they are, what problems they want to solve, and where they can make a meaningful contribution.

Relevance is not optional. It is essential. Data shows that only 26% of U.S. working adults feel their education connects meaningfully to their careers or daily lives. That number should concern every educator. That number should drive us to act.

I do not speak from theory. I speak from experience, research, and a lifelong commitment to true student success.

I Believe

… that the education systems of today can leave students disengaged, unprepared, and disconnected from meaningful careers.

… all learners deserve holistic career development and customized learning pathways to help them become the best version of themselves.

… we must redefine education by measuring self-development and real-world accomplishments instead of just academic milestones.

… education should focus on world readiness, equipping students not just for tests or degrees, but for dynamic, meaningful lives beyond the classroom.

… education should empower students with purpose, and equip them with practical skills, resulting in confidence and a clear sense of direction for their futures.

… that to transcend the limits of traditional education, we must shift mindsets from rigid, outdated models to an adaptive system that fosters growth, innovation, and personal discovery.

… institutions must embrace change by prioritizing experiential learning, essential skill mastery, curiosity, and real-world preparedness.

… education transformation must start at the source and be accelerated through strategic action, disruptive thinking, and a commitment to student success after graduation.

… that by making education relevant, purposeful, and future-focused, we can prepare every learner to thrive.

Skills Over Symbols

Degrees and transcripts once served as primary indicators of readiness. That era has ended. Employers now seek specific competencies, adaptability, and reinvention. They want collaborators, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. They seek individuals who can pivot quickly, work independently, and lead teams effectively. We must teach these skills intentionally and measure them accurately.

Education cannot rely solely on outdated assessments. It must embrace work-based learning, entrepreneurship, digital fluency, and emerging technologies. Every project, internship, and challenge should build a skill that serves students beyond the classroom.

Let Us Reclaim Purpose

Let’s reclaim the purpose of education not as a factory of credentials, but as a launchpad for meaningful lives. We can no longer afford to separate education from the world. Our students already live in it. They face complexity, volatility, and opportunity on a daily basis. Our job is not to shield them. Our job is to prepare them. And that preparation must begin with relevance.

Catapult: A Movement for Change

This is why we launched Catapult. Catapult is more than professional development; it is a movement that empowers educators to become disruptors, change agents, and system builders. Through engaging masterclasses, live coaching, interactive playbooks, and over 40 dynamic speakers, we equip you and your team with mindsets and tools that lead to real results.

Catapult is a space where you will meet educators like you: motivated, creative, and ready to make an impact. You will find support, inspiration, and a powerful network of professionals driving transformation in classrooms, districts, and communities. The Catapult experience respects your time and values your growth. You can learn at your own pace, apply what you learn immediately, and even earn up to 14 college credits along the way.

If you feel the urgency, if you see the disconnect, if you want your work to have a more profound impact, Catapult is your next step. Join the community. Engage in the movement. Equip yourself with the vision, the resources, and the support to lead meaningful change. Visit CatapultMasterclass.com to become an Education Disruptor and commit to Make Education Relevant®. Print, sign and pledge to lead local change with the Catapult Manifesto so that every learner is motivated, skilled, and world-ready upon graduation.

Let us make education relevant, together.

Catapult Manifesto

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