We Think We’re Fixing Kids—But It’s the Adults Who Are Broken

We over-intervene with students while under-examining the adults leading them. In this powerful 20-minute session, Kwame Simmons challenges educators to confront the hard truth: the greatest barriers to student success often stem from adult behavior, culture, and leadership misalignment. Through real stories and sharp insights, Simmons dismantles the myth of “broken kids” and calls for a radical shift—one rooted in adult reflection, accountability, and courageous change. If your outcomes haven’t shifted, the mirror might be the missing data point!