> First of all, let me say that I agree with what you are saying. I have
> suggested in conversations of this kind, that schools might need to
> create a "nonacademic" diploma for students that are not taking the core
> subjects like for a college prep program. This type of diploma would be
> for students that know they are not going to college or even to a
> technical school, yet need to learn how to not just survive in the world,
> but do many necessary skills (balance a checkbook, comparative shopping,
> etc.).
This sounds to me just like saying "There will always be some kids who don't
need an education--they just need some training."
--Lou Talman