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Re:Why I'm Skeptical About Efforts to Revolutionize Schooling by peterfirefly on Friday June 05, 2026 @09:06AM (#48411961)
closer to 12 than to 15.
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Re:Why I'm Skeptical About Efforts to Revolutionize Schooling by SoftTalker on Friday June 05, 2026 @01:10PM (#48415427)
Leaving school after 8th grade used to be pretty common. Many jobs were available for someone with an 8th grade education, or you'd start an apprenticeship.
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Re:Why I'm Skeptical About Efforts to Revolutionize Schooling by throwaway2037 on Sunday June 07, 2026 @10:31PM (#48440744)
If we are talking about the US, most (all?) states have a separate type of high school for people who plan to pursue the trades. You don't need to leave school.
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