As an educator (history, government, and economics) I truly believe that students need to be able to cooperate with diverse people groups in order to be successful in the world. I have spent over 10 years in a high school classroom and each year that goes by convinces me of this crucial skill - yes, a skill! Students can, nay must!, be taught how to communicate effectively, be flexible in how they approach solving problems, and learn how to 'play nice' with others.