We asked prominent voices in education—from policy makers and teachers to activists and parents—to look beyond laws, politics, and funding and imagine a utopian system of learning. They went back to the drawing board—and the chalkboard—to build an educational Garden of Eden. We’re publishing their answers to one question each day this week. Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.

Today’s assignment: The Teachers. Will one instructor teach every subject or will students have a different teacher for each class?

This is the fourth installment in our series about school in a perfect world. Read previous entries on calendars, content and homework.