At least in Canada (and I assume the States), there have long been alternative schools that help kids who are chasing passions such as acting, arts, or traditional sports also receive a high-school education and an ability to go to university. Anything that helps more kids who are trying to chase skateboarding as a career have better options outside of dropping out at 15 or doing online/homeschooling to chase the dream, seems like solid progress to me. This shouldn't just exist for kids chasing pro status in country club sports like Tennis, Skiing, Golf, etc.