Is the high school obsolete?

The future of the American high school

Politicians and public officials are calling for high schools to undergo a major overhaul, saying they're not doing enough to prepare students for the world of work. Parents, students and educators responded to those concerns in a Public Insight Forum hosted by Midmorning host Kerri Miller.

Guests

• Randall Fielding: Principal of the design firm Fielding Nair International. He's also the editor of DesignShare, an online journal.
• Chris Stewart: Member of the Minneapolis Board of Education. He's also a workforce consultant with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
• Micheal Thompson: Director of secondary curriculum, St. Paul Public Schools. He has worked on the St. Paul district's reform proposal. He also was involved in opening Arlington High School.

Resources

• About Randall Fielding
• City Pages profile of Chris Stewart
• St. Paul Public Schools