Unkotare
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- Aug 16, 2011
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Trade schools and vocational classes never went away. Do you still think thoughts today. There’s a waiting list to even apply to the vocational school in the city where I teach.I absolutely agree that we should bring back trade schools and vocational education. But everyone needs a certain amount of education. In fact, having football coaches teach civics classes is part of why we are where we are today.
Every person needs to know basic math skills.
Every person should be able to, at the very least, read a newspaper.
Every person should know the basics of our US Constitution.
Every person should have a working knowledge of World & US History.
Every person should know the basics of operating a computer and getting on the internet.
Every person should have at least some exposure to the arts & literature.
Every person should have at least a working knowledge of biology, physical sciences, human physiology, basic hygiene, physics, and chemistry.
Every person should have at least one class on the basic requirements of being an adult. How to balance a checkbook, create a budget, change a tire, cook a meal, care for a child, 1st aid, and when to go to a lawyer/doctor.