Caught in a Bind: The Ways Schools are Letting Down Students and Society
Read MoreIdea for school
School Project Idea Tomorrow, my school is having a shortage exercise where they’ll be cutting off the water supply and distributing “rations.” I was thinking of selling 5 Biscoff biscuits for $2, but I’d like to have some fun with it and run it like a “black market” scenario. This […]
Read MoreGap year
Gap Year Consideration As an immigrant who transitioned to Canada and began Grade 11, I’m now in my final year, Grade 12. Due to being new to the education system, I followed my counselor’s recommendations and wasn’t able to take the necessary courses for post-secondary education. Consequently, I’ve only completed […]
Read MorePerfect note taking
Ideal Note-Taking Am I the only one who thrives on well-organized notes? I find it crucial for them to look aesthetically pleasing—if they don’t, I struggle to study effectively. This obsession has become a challenge for me, often slowing down my learning and making it harder to complete assignments quickly. […]
Read MoreDoes anyone else’s school limit passes?
Does anyone else’s school have pass restrictions? In the past, we had a paper pass system with only 20-30 slots for the entire semester. It was really limiting and frustrating—not just for bathroom breaks, but also for trips to lockers and the office. It was definitely a hassle. Now, things […]
Read MoreLiving next door to your school?
Are you living next to your child’s school? We recently relocated to a new neighborhood, and my 4-year-old will be attending the school right next door. We’ve weighed the downsides, like traffic and noise, but I’m intrigued by how living so close to school might affect my child. Since everyone […]
Read MoreResearch Questionnaire
Research Questionnaire Hello! I’m an Australian student working on my final paper for my Society and Culture class. I’m conducting a survey to explore the stigma associated with periods. If you have a moment, I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete my questionnaire. […]
Read MoreCan I still do good in HS?
Am I too late to make a comeback in high school? I started strong with a 90 unweighted GPA in my freshman year, but my grades slipped a bit in my sophomore year, with an 86 and an 89 for the first two marking periods. I’m starting to feel like […]
Read MoreMy school is so unbelievably shit.
I’m really frustrated with my school right now. Last semester was tough for me due to some health problems, and I ended up with a 3.1 unweighted GPA. Despite that, I still managed to rank in the top 15% of my class. It’s hard to believe how low the standards […]
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