Of Course!

According to Stephen Downes' article Ten Things You Really Need to Learn, what is taught in schools is basically useless information. He suggests that what useful bits students do manage to learn are not intentionally taught by educators.

I do agree with Stephen's list of things students need to know, but I also believe that most teachers do incorporate the teaching of these concepts/skills in their lessons. Teachers may not teach them explicitly but through the teaching of the supposed "useless facts" and through their interactions educators guide students to learn the importance of creativity, empathy, communication, self-value, empathy etc.