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John Keating, a student at Welton Academy, inspired his classmates to meet in caves and read inspiring poems from the past, not with flashcards, but with these words: "Now, my class , you will learn to think for yourself again. You will learn to savor words and language. No matter what others tell you, words and ideas can change the world." Typically, students don't feel this kind of passion enough in a traditional classroom. However, a progressive classroom, whether a cave or a college, can inspire students to memorize facts, not because they have to, but rather because they have to. desire for the betterment of humanity. Society desperately needs students educated in a progressive style because America needs students who realize that learning never stops. Today's students and tomorrow's professionals they will most likely have to change careers multiple times.Today's students will have to create ideas and new businesses to support a failing economy;today's students will solve technological problems that do not yet exist independent during these difficult and challenging times, today's classroom must be much more progressive than the traditional classroom of the past. A progressive classroom is a place to bring out a child's creativity, strengthen their cognitive skills and, above all, provide the opportunity for interactive play. Hands-on activities such as centers, puzzles, building blocks and even baking are ways to teach the curriculum. A fun and active classroom inspires children to want to learn and develop their personalities. A progressive education tends to be organized around problems, projects, and questions rather than around lists...... middle of paper ......c/stuff/philosed/tradvsprog.htm>.Philosophers of Education . September 2003. February 19, 2012. .Inc., Goodreads. John Dewey-Quotes. 2012. February 19, 2012. .Michael, Julie. The disadvantages of a traditional classroom. January 14, 2009. February 19, 2012. .So what are Montessori and Piaget? February 19, 2012. .What is a Progressive School? March 2011. http://teachertinasblog.wordpress.com/2011/03/15/progressive-school-fact-or-fiction/. February 19, 2012. Wood, Kristin. Progressive theory of teaching. 2008. February 19 2012. .