Hey everyone! I’m in 8th grade and getting ready to transition to high school. Do you have any tips or advice for this big change? Also, I could use some help on how to ask a girl to the 8th-grade prom—any ideas? Thanks!
Read MoreI don’t have motivation to study because my hard work doesn’t matter
I’m struggling to find motivation to study because it often feels like my efforts go unnoticed. I know it’s common for students to dislike school and their assignments, and I’m no exception. Still, for those of us with aspirations, we often push through the work despite our lack of enthusiasm. […]
Read MoreProof that school has failed gen z and alpha
Evidence that the education system has let down Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
Read MoreHow long do your school years last?
How long do your school years typically last? For me, it’s about 82% when factoring in the break days 💀. Without those breaks, it’s probably closer to 75%.
Read MoreStop asking me how my school day was.
Please stop asking me how my school day was. Honestly, the answer is the same every time: it’s not great. Each morning I wake up dreading another day at that place, and it puts me in a bad mood right from the start. I have to deal with loud classmates […]
Read MoreNow that school work is actually hard, how do I get rid of the “gifted” mindset?
Struggling to shake off the “gifted” mindset now that school has become significantly challenging. In elementary and middle school, everything came easily to me, so I never developed strong study habits or learned how to handle disappointing grades. Starting in the second semester of my freshman year, I’ve faced the […]
Read MoreFailing most classes, I don’t know what to do.
I’m really struggling and could use some advice. This week marks the end of the quarter, and I’m failing most of my classes. Normally, I’m an excellent student, always scoring above 80% on my assignments and finishing up with mostly As and a few Bs by semester’s end. However, with […]
Read MoreSchool busses
School Buses: A Question of Comfort I know this topic has probably come up before, but I wanted to share my thoughts again. Right now, it’s incredibly cold in Iowa—feels like -22° F as I write this. Yet my bus has only two heaters to serve everyone on board. With […]
Read MoreRandom question
Random question (reposting with a flair this time): I’m curious about American schools and some other educational systems around the world. Do they offer subjects like Life Orientation (grades 4-12) and EMS/Tech (grades 7-9) that students must complete before selecting their courses in the higher grades (grades 10-12)?
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