<p>We say “yes” there is!</p><p>Missy Willis from <a href="https://letemgobarefoot.substack.com/p/make-the-high-school-diploma-mean" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u><em>Let ‘em Go Barefoot</em></u></a> and I connected this summer to have a conversation based on one of Missy’s Substack essays, Make the High School Diploma mean something again.</p><p>In this conversation, we dive into thoughts about the high school, diploma itself, and changes over the years, discuss post- secondary education such as colleges, universities and the trades, and make our way to discussing future career and lifestyle possibilities. We talk about the way that choices can be made within the particular goals, visions and aptitude of an individual.</p><p>In short, we question the existing narratives around the assumed paths and imagine what some of the other options, which are just as valid and sometimes more rewarding (and affordable) might be. </p><p>Diplomas, degrees and assumed job paths for some? Absolutely!  But for all? We say “no” and invite you to listen to the deeper thoughts we have in our discussion! </p><p>*This recording isn’t a regular part of either the Virtual Kitchen Podcast or  Let ‘em Go Barefoot podcast, but it will be posted among the Virtual Kitchen Table episodes so that it can easily be accessed through your preferred podcast apps. </p>