> > "V.L. Freeman" wrote: > > > Through this process we can begin to focus on implementing sources to > > help get youth job training where they can get paid and build their skills > > at the same time, In a message dated 11/30/02 1:33:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > So why don't we teach marketable job skills in high school? > > Michael Atherton > Prospect Park
Keith says; So right and so clear. First, teaching marketable skills in high school does not exclude teaching the three RRR's, in fact it may sweeten learning for young minds. Second, those kids 'on the corner' are our neighborhood youth. Many had only some fraction of their high school years to learn a legitimate vocation and how to read. No vocation was offered. Now they are 'on the corner' , learning how to divide drugs and count drug money. Their civic lesson is about city and county institutions. Their alma matter is a gang. And in the mean while, misc. skilled help and honest workers are a rare commodity. Keith Reitman NearNorth _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
