My training and employment as an educator covered both elementary and vocational education. By the time children enter elementary school, their work, study and respect habits are already well established by their home environment. Children need individual attention; if they don't get it by way of compliments and praise, they resort to bad behavior.
In regard to vocational education, potential employers have said that schools should not be trying to train students for a particular vocation but should instead concentrate on having students learn to be honest, reliable, punctual and willing to learn skills needed when they enter the workforce.
If these good habits are established when children begin formal education, it is a win-win situation for children, families, community and government services.
Robert Cutler
Cottonwood Heights