Well, well education really seems to have lost popularity in one of the most developed nations on the globe. Non-Profit Organisations and major corporate bodies of U.S. are launching “Get Schooled” initiative at Paramount Pictures Lot in Hollywood on Sept 8. The main aim is to reform the nation’s public schools and promote education.

Among big names who will be part of this national initiative are The Bill and Mellinda Gates Foundation and Viacom who will be joined by big corporate partners like AT&T, NYSE Euronext and others. Bill Gates, Viacom President and CEO Philippe Dauman, Deputy Secretary of Education, a film maker, a columnist and many others will give a presentation at the conference. A 30 minute documentary, “Get Schooled: You Have the Right” will also be screened.

It is intriguing that business and entertainment industry are taking forward education initiative in such a big way, that too during the time of recession and layoffs. The land which not so long ago promoted ‘Home Schooling’ is now going to inspire students and communities to get educated in classrooms and schools. Maybe education does play a big role in economy and future of the nation so it is being promoted as trendy and entertaining. But isn’t it too late to learn the lessons?

Via Adweek