Hawk walks are fine if you think hawks are beautiful creatures and are deserving of others understanding. Falconry is more for the person that is interested in what makes them tick. And that their normal lifestyle is neither cruel nor disgusting in that they have to kill to stay alive. And that nature is fascinating in all it's aspects and that you want to see nature in all it's realities and watch the skill of the raptor on it's daily hunt. Nothing wrong with schools as they play their part in educating the average Joe. Falconry is more for the down and dirty type of person.