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Not sure how exactly the lack of these skills could benefit anyone. I understand that the lack of a school diploma is a huge drag in life and that can primaril

Not sure how exactly the lack of these skills could benefit anyone. I understand that the lack of a school diploma is a huge drag in life and that can primarily affect people from disadvantaged backgrounds, but shouldn't they focus on improving the way they teach kids instead?

markus_zhang 5y ago
As Sir Humphrey said, education policies are not for children and parents, but for teachers.
JohnWhigham 5y ago
That would require skilled politicians that knew what they were doing.
snicker7 5y ago
> Not sure how exactly the lack of these skills could benefit anyone. Lower the standards across all levels -- high school graduation, college admissions, job placements. Eventually we end up with surgeons and lawyers that are illiterate. But at least it is equitable!