Not Boring Radio Ryan Delk: To Fix the School System, Build Schools
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Mar 5, 2025 
Ryan Delk, CEO of Primer, shares his vision for transforming K-12 education through innovative microschools. He discusses the shift from a software-based approach to building schools that prioritize community and personalization. Delk highlights the integration of AI in education, the challenges of navigating regulatory hurdles, and the importance of aligning passion projects with learning to boost student motivation. He also explores how the pandemic has reshaped educational needs and the potential future of school funding.
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The Boiling Frog of K-12 Education
- K-12 education in the US is like a boiling frog, a problem recognized but not acutely addressed.
- Compounding effects of failing systems, like interest and education, eventually have severe consequences.
Nibbling at the Edges vs. Going to War
- Solving small, orthogonal problems doesn't fix the core issue in education.
- True impact requires tackling the hardest problems directly and aggressively.
A Parent's Touching Story
- A parent shared that her child, after years of silence, expressed love after joining Primer clubs.
- This emotional feedback highlighted Primer's impact but didn't address the core K-12 problem.