Many, many parents wonder in what ways a Highland education prepares their children for the future: whether that is going to college, getting a job, or being a life-long learner.

The skills learned in a democratic school—like personal responsibility, self-motivation, and managing interpersonal relationships—are incredibly beneficial when living and working in a rapidly changing world.

In the coming decades, there won’t be one body of knowledge that all people, everywhere, will need, want, or be able to know. The scope of human knowledge and creativity will be far too large for us. The economy will change many times over between now and then. Various technologies will continue to develop and saturate society to make it easier and easier for us to live lives as individuals--with the freedom and capability to direct our actions and life course. A huge portion of the labor market will be entrepreneurs. Others will need to work in shifting and sometimes unpredictable business climates. Being able to find information and adapt to rapid change--to learn on your feet will be the critical valued skill. Our local and global economies are presenting new opportunities and challenges requiring individuals who know how to navigate choppy and unpredictable waters. For the past 30 years, graduates have benefited in their lives by being comfortable in their own skins, proud of their work, confident in their actions and interactions--all prized attributes in our near future.

Read more about how Highland students develop personal responsibility, leadership skills, and creativity.