Thanks steemtruth for raising these issues. If you are interested in eastern philosophies, some ideas such as Buddhism's ideas of bardo and realms and also the Chakra system may help here. Chakra 3 includes will, power etc and Chakra 5 includes self expression etc.

Cultures (the collective) reflect individuals and individuals reflect cultures. Many current educational systems are based on Chakra 3, or perhaps the Buddhist Animal Realm, and are based on conformity and utility to society and its corresponding group think.

What would happen if our educational systems reflected on all the aspects and potentials of humanity as represented by chakras, or Maslow's hierarchy of needs, or any number of systems? Then Chakra 5, self expression would be a part of the education system, and also so would relationships, ecology, etc. as part of the other chakras.

Also, if you have a chance, you may what to read some of Krishnamurti's views on education, he has significant insight.

How can we build on this?