How about some brainstorming how to make better schools?

[Shemp Howard]

2. Job one: Bring back the trades!

Too many schools are going over to a purely academic model. Every student must take advanced algebra. Every student must take advanced physics. The trade programs are being severely curtailed, or even eliminated.

Not every student needs, or enjoys, or has the aptitude for, advanced algebra and advanced physics. Those students see no purpose in those courses.

Give those students another option! Give them a robust trades program, carpentry, plumbing, practical nursing, etc. Not only would that motivate those students to come to class, it would give them a profession right out of high school.