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What skills schools have stopped teaching | Hot Take Tuesday

Aug 11, 2026, 3:45 PM | Updated: 3:46 pm

As schools start back up, Jenny and Steve have been talking about how much education has changed over the years — and some of the things students used to learn that aren’t always taught in school anymore.
It raises an important question: Are we teaching kids the practical skills they need to navigate everyday life? While technology and academics are important, knowing how to communicate, solve problems, manage money and take care of yourself are skills that last a lifetime.

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