School isn’t only where most of us learn the skills and information we need to find our way in the workplace, but to most it's also where we learn to interact with those around us. It’s where we make friends, learn how to cooperate, resolve conflicts, and form our sense of community.  I spoke with Yazid Jackson, an educator working to help youth navigate the waters of these turbulent times. According to Jackson, social skills are imperative within a community. “I’ve dealt with a very marginalized group of young people that don’t have some of these skills and they’re not going to live very long.” Said Jackson during our interview because some of them lack empathy and compassion. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.