The problem I identified earlier has to with high schools and how students are lacking the access and opportunity to learn new trades and skills in classes. I would solve this problem by starting a petition that I would get students and parents to sign which would help persuade the school board to bring back these essential electives. I understand that budget cuts are the main reason why school's stopped these classes in the first place, but I think if they see the bigger picture they will realize how much this would help students and our society by allowing kids to get the exposure and learn these skills at an early age. I don't think people realize until they get older how essential construction workers like welders and auto mechanics really are to our community and that every big job requires little jobs in order to be complete. I think a good alternative solution to this problem if the school can't afford to bring it back would be to provide clubs after school that students could participate in so that they can get hand on experience with different skills. One way we could do this is by hosting a donation drive that people could donate their own tools or extra items so that kids could get the access to play with them or learn from them. I also think contacting the local community for skilled workers and asking them to come in and talk to kids about their profession could be beneficial and helpful for students to talk to real life workers in specializations that may be super interesting to them. I think if enough people worked together, we could form a community that makes sure kids get the opportunity to learn trades and skills.
Kendall, it is sad to hear that for economic reasons students are unable to have resources like elective classes that further develop their skills past an academic capacity. I agree that wood shop and other trade classes could expand the horizons for students who don't see college as their first choice. I remember when I was in elementary and middle school and budget cuts caused my school to lose music and art classes which served as a creative outlet for many students and made the days at school a little bit easier.
ReplyDeleteHello Kendall, this is an excellent solution to an ongoing problem we have with school districts. It can give students a head start on career choices along with weeding out their decisions. That way they don’t waste any time in college or trade school. I can see donors giving to this program and knowing that it’s being put to use for the future of our students.
ReplyDeleteKendall,
ReplyDeleteFirst, I think It is a smart move to start bringing your opportunity about through petitions and parents signatures. It gives the need for these classes to come back more credibility. You also mentioned the solution of schools hosting donation drives to bring back essential electives that were removed due to budget cuts. I think that with support from the community, it is more likely to help bring your solution about because you are absolutely right: these classes will ultimately help our society very much.
Kendall,
ReplyDeleteThis is a very thought-out and well developed idea. Solving this problem would have a positive effect on millions of children in this country. I think it’s unfortunate that these new trades and skills classes are going away, mostly due to budget cuts. I believe it would be possible for some schools to make budget changes in order to integrate these classes back into society.
Kendall,
ReplyDeleteI think this is an important problem you are addressing. You identify that funding would be the hurdle for school boards, but I think the support of parents and the community is essential to overcome this. I think another source for support may come from Bureau of Labor Statistic and other free research sites. This will help support your argument that there is a need for the classes.