Leopold explores the current methods used for teaching in grade school. He analyzes their history and how they need to be changed in order to fit in modern society.

Leopold Van Den Daele is a freshman at Cardinal Newman High School. He is an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast, and he enjoys spending his time sleeping under the stars and hiking trails that don't seem to have an ending point. He participated in Cardinal Newman's varsity cross country team for the first time this year and plans to continue his running passion for the years to come. He is also going to undertake track this approaching season. During his free time, he enjoys traveling to remote regions, local mountain biking, and enjoying cultural delicacies.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx