When we talk about what K-12 education is supposed to accomplish, we tend to center the conversation almost exclusively around two issues: College admission and job readiness. There’s no doubt that both are very important education outcomes that should be among the goals of a top-tier K-12 experience. But, in our eagerness to make sure that all young people are ready to successfully apply for college or employment, we often lose sight of the fact that a child’s education is s