…But we can still get our young people to a bright future
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If you grew up in the early 90s, you might have come across the rap song “I missed the bus” by the short braids/lock-sporting duo Kris Kross. The song narrates the pair’s despair at missing the school bus, and not knowing how to deal with the consequences. That song reminds me of the situation facing many of our young people today, especially those who find themselves in less well-off communities, or without the right parental or family support to guide them towards a life where they are gainfully and productively engaged after leaving compulsory education. With several (but not unknown) factors limiting the potential of our youths (such as child-poverty, undiagnosed disabilities, lack of access to appropriate learning support or resources, family challenges, socio-economic status), we seem to be leaving the future of our nation behind in our social, economic, and environmental development plans.
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