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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. Everyone needs k-12. But it doesnt have to be college track for everyone. There is a lot of practical knowledge (like taxes and how govt works)  that we need for people to know. All these people will be able to vote for people and policies, they need to know what they are choosing. [/quote]

Unpopular opinion but as a HS teacher I actually agree. My students roam the hall aimlessly. They pass eventually because of terrible grading and attendance policies but aren't learning anything. They desperately need personal finance and life skills, soft job skills and a trade. They're stuck in a cycle of poverty with no way out, and algebra and the Great Gatsby isn't going to help if they're not motivated.[/quote]

This is the problem with the system - not with the kids. First, locally controlled school districts have been a failure. What does Karl Fritsche (or any of them frankly) know about running an enormous school district? Nothing. He's good at campaigning and good for him - but not good for the kids or the schools. Second, studies have shown that when the economy is stagnating (which it is), kids' motivation will lag - they don't see a good reason to learn if they are just going to work as an Amazon driver. and watch Netflix all weekend. That is true - but it's our job to show that the economy won't always have so few opportunities and if they learn now, they will be better prepared to take advantage of it later.

A well-educated society is really important for maintaining a healthy economy and a healthy democracy. Don't give up on the kids. [/quote]

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