Is she going to be taken away? Hi, I previously posted about my sister’s case regarding truancy court, and it’s still ongoing. At our third hearing, they instructed her to take the bus to and from school, except on Tuesdays for her after-school club. While she mostly complied, there were […]
Read MoreDepression during spring semester?
Feeling down during the spring semester? I can’t quite figure out why I feel this way every spring. In the fall, I’m motivated, engaged, and enjoying my studies. But as soon as spring rolls around, everything changes. When I’m at school or working on assignments, I feel an overwhelming sense […]
Read Moreis pain in walking and moving in general a good reason to miss school?
Is experiencing pain while walking and moving a valid reason to miss school? I’m at home ‘sick’ because I’m in a lot of discomfort and can barely walk or move. Is this a legitimate reason to stay home from school? (Grade 7, CA)
Read MoreIm just asking but what should i do?
I’m looking for some advice on a situation I’m facing. Ever since I started secondary school in Year 7, I’ve been dealing with bullying. I might be transferring to a new school in September, but that’s beside the point. Just to give some background: my parents smoke, but they always […]
Read MoreWhat’s the point of school?
What’s the purpose of school? Honestly, I feel like I’m not learning anything valuable. As a straight-A student (not trying to show off), it gets really frustrating to listen to teachers drone on at 8 AM when I could be enjoying a quiet breakfast on the weekends. And the teacher’s […]
Read MoreIs it worth going back to university for a second bachelors degree?
Is it worthwhile to pursue a second bachelor’s degree? I’m really interested in obtaining a master’s degree in the future, but I feel uncertain about my academic journey so far. I’m a 26-year-old female who graduated last year with a bachelor’s degree, but my GPA isn’t the strongest. Throughout my […]
Read MoreThe school system failed
The education system has let us down. Today in history class, we took a pre-test to assess our knowledge of World War II. After completing it, we reviewed our answers together. One question asked about the only significant U.S. ship to survive the attack on Pearl Harbor. I couldn’t remember […]
Read MoreDo you have to do OLNA if you’ve gotten band 8/exceeding in year 7? (Australia)
Do you need to complete the OLNA if you achieved a band 8/exceeding in Year 7? (Australia)
Read MoreStarting to think I’ll never make it through college
Feeling like I may never finish college I’m 28 and starting to feel really discouraged. I exhausted my Pell Grants when I was younger and accumulated some student loan debt due to poor choices. Now, I’m starting to think that returning to college might not be possible for me. I […]
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