re: History: Woodworking Classes

I read an article today about how schools were starting to focus “computing Science” classes (programming) as general “problem solving” training. They expect it will give students a skill at thinking problems through.

I suppose in that light putting CNC machines in the shops will aid in that end, allowing students to use the skills in practical ways. I still think that traditional methods are also a good tool for developing problem solving, but times change and so does the workplace.

Also, programming a CNC is probably safer for a 14 year old than handing them a chisel and a mallet :)