Public Education: Eliot School • Traci Walker
From Revolution to Innovation: Shaping America’s Next Leaders
The Eliot School in Boston, founded in 1713, is one of the oldest public schools in the United States and counts Paul Revere and Samuel Adams among its early students. Today, it has transformed from an underperforming school into one of the most desirable in Massachusetts — a journey that reflects both resilience and vision.
In this conversation, Principal Traci Walker shares insights into the school’s history, its unique status as an “innovation school,” and the leadership required to guide such a transformation. We explore the importance of teaching children not just facts, but how to learn, adapt, and thrive in a rapidly evolving world — especially as artificial intelligence reshapes the very foundations of education.
Because society itself is evolving, our educators must stay ahead of the curve — directing our children’s evolution so they can be prepared for increasingly unpredictable horizons, where adaptability and leadership will define the future.
