Life-O-Nomics Prepares Students for Life
By Steve Lear
From financial literacy to emotional intelligence, we need to truly transform how we prepare people for life.
OUR VISION
To create a central, coordinating entity (CCE) that elevates life education—convening mission-aligned people and organizations committed to empowering citizens with the knowledge, skills, and values to contribute meaningfully to society.
We bring clarity, collaboration, and cohesion to the broader life education movement by mapping subjects to be taught and identifying lead organizations to advance each subject.
WHY THIS MATTERS
- Today, the administration of Minnesota’s education system is fragmented because our democracy calls for local control of education. Life-O-Nomics aims to weave together the threads of practical knowledge essential for life beyond the classroom.
- From social and emotional intelligence, civic literacy, financial competence, to career and workforce education— we need a systems-level view and a collaborative model to transform how we prepare people for life truly.
WHAT WE DELIVER
- Mapping the Ecosystem: Identify the full spectrum of existing resources that specialize in social and emotional intelligence, civic literacy, financial competence, and career and workforce education.
- Convening Collaborators: Gathering and appointing organizations and leaders to “own” each aspect of this work.
- Streamlining the Process: Align goals, reduce overlap, and amplify reach.
- Measuring Impact by Creating Public Accountability: Determining effectiveness by tracking accomplishments
THE RESULT
- A more productive, kind, and informed society
- Reduced competition between organizations with shared missions
- Eliminate duplication of efforts and wasted resources
- Clearer pathways for donors to invest with confidence and clarity
- Less organizational fatigue and more collective momentum
Take a look at our creative new development track at the link below. Please note that the content of Life-O-Nomics may change frequently as we continue to develop and refine these concepts.
