What Teens Actually Want Schools to Teach Them About Work | The World Room

The World Room: Politics, society & the human impact · Oct 24, 2026 · 6m

In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the critical gap between traditional academic education and the practical skills teenagers need to succeed in the modern workforce. The discussion centers on recent findings where teens expressed a desire for schools to teach fundamental life and work skills—such as writing effective resumes, understanding tax deductions, managing personal debt, and navigating workplace communication—rather than focusing solely on abstract academic subjects like Shakespeare or chemical equations. This episode is essential listening for parents…