Better the second option than learning about identities, sexuality, friendship and eight years of the same stories regarding racism. That doesn't help you get a job and does less than reading projects in English class.
Literally half of High School could be replaced by trade classes, where students learn hands-on trade skills, like welding and automotive instead of book smarts.
I also believe that all students should be required to complete two years of paid customer service jobs to learn about respect, patience, and how a lot of things you're told about different people are simply untrue, and that idiots, bullies and Karens come from all walks of life.
On a side note directly related to the meme: I wish more kids would learn to use punctuation, so I think they need to learn more of it. I'm tired of having to read sentences online in an awkward auctioneer voice in my head.