Just called the School I graduated from in 1973-- NOPE no Sewing classes.. Now its Family and Consumer Science with some classes called Healthy..? .+ and they do a little cooking... The lady laughed when I said it sure has changed since i was in school.. " She said they haven't offered that in Years".. Which is a shame because unless the Mothers/fathers teach their children how to sew -think of all the Garments discarded because of a loose hem or lost buttons... Sad to think that these Basic Skills will be lost over the generations and they will not have the satisfaction of choosing a fabric and pattern and making a blouse or Shirtor pants or skirt etc and feeling the sense of Pride at a job well done... that is why its important for children and teens to be taught these skills. My Girlfriend who is a quilter was going to offer a basic sewing class for kids but it never got off the ground ....What a Great Idea for Grandmothers , Mothers , Aunts, Sisters to get to gether with kids in the neighborhood and get a small class going every month...! ! ! !