Today, Explained What if college isn't for everyone?
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Apr 13, 2025 
Chelsea Waite studies education policy and advocates for evolving education systems. Megan Drummond focuses on enriching career and technical education for high schoolers. Kristen Bennett promotes paid service years as an alternative path. Together, they explore the rising skepticism towards traditional college routes, emphasizing diverse definitions of success. The discussion highlights valuable alternatives like trade schools and service opportunities, urging listeners to rethink educational priorities in a rapidly changing job market.
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College Pressure
- Erica from Dallas felt pressured to attend a 4-year college.
- Her high school heavily promoted college and barely mentioned trade schools.
Shifting Attitudes
- Gen Z and Gen Alpha question the value of college due to student debt.
- They are exploring alternative paths after high school.
High School History
- Initially, high schools were designed for elite students to prepare them for leadership roles.
- Later, high schools became universal, aiming to prepare all students for adulthood, whether through college or vocational training.