I would assume the reason for this is that the 'average' student is the one who brings in the $$. Sad indeed.
I agree. Although, for me, it's more about real world application. It's been quite a while since I've been in school and maybe some of the things i mention DO happen, but I'll list them anyway.
They should teach students how to open bank accounts, about investments, balancing checkbooks, debt and money management, using credit cards responsibly, credit rating/history etc.
They should teach students about what job interviewers look for. How to fill out job applications. They could bring in management from different types of companies and conduct mock interviews. Tips on how to dress etc.
When i was in school, NONE of this was taught. However, when i got expelled and had to leave Sacramento, i ended up in a continuation school of about 100 students. This school was looked down by most 'regular' students in the area, yet they did teach some of things mentioned above and did more to try and help prepare students for what they would face after high school.
The Teachers were much more hands on as well, and took personal interests in students. In fairness, the class sizes were MUCH smaller. I went from a high school of 2000+ to one of 110 or so students.
As i said, I'm not at all up to date on what's actually taught, but if it's anything like when i was in school, most of it is pointless, outdated , state approved curriculum.
I agree. Although, for me, it's more about real world application. It's been quite a while since I've been in school and maybe some of the things i mention DO happen, but I'll list them anyway.
They should teach students how to open bank accounts, about investments, balancing checkbooks, debt and money management, using credit cards responsibly, credit rating/history etc.
They should teach students about what job interviewers look for. How to fill out job applications. They could bring in management from different types of companies and conduct mock interviews. Tips on how to dress etc.
When i was in school, NONE of this was taught. However, when i got expelled and had to leave Sacramento, i ended up in a continuation school of about 100 students. This school was looked down by most 'regular' students in the area, yet they did teach some of things mentioned above and did more to try and help prepare students for what they would face after high school.
The Teachers were much more hands on as well, and took personal interests in students. In fairness, the class sizes were MUCH smaller. I went from a high school of 2000+ to one of 110 or so students.
As i said, I'm not at all up to date on what's actually taught, but if it's anything like when i was in school, most of it is pointless, outdated , state approved curriculum.
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