Schools and Colleges

Who else agrees that the phone policies at school are totally ridiculous? I’m currently writing this during my PE class, and I can’t even have my phone with me. Here in Louisiana, phones are banned in all schools, and we’re expected to keep them off and tucked away in our […]

Does anyone else feel this way? I consider myself fortunate. I attend a great school, have amazing friends, and consistently earn top grades. Please don’t take this the wrong way—I’m aware that many people struggle academically, and I do my best to support one of my friends who finds it […]

I’m really frustrated with school right now. Waking up at 6 a.m. every day is draining, and it leaves me feeling overwhelmed. I would much rather spend my time making music or enjoying life instead of dealing with endless homework. It’s so demotivating when boredom follows me home. If I […]

My Teacher’s Unusual Approach In high school, I had a trigonometry teacher who reminded me a lot of Judge Judy—she had the same fiery temperament and sharp attitude, and even bore a resemblance to her. To give you an idea of her abrasive personality, there was a day during a […]

Authentic.

I have a question for school administrators: Why suspend a student for skipping school? Isn’t that essentially giving them what they want—a break from classes?

I think I might have the worst school schedule ever! Hey everyone, I wake up at 5:30 AM, leave for school by 6:10 AM, and don’t get home until 4 PM—six days a week! I usually get back around 5 PM because of carpools, yet I still manage to keep […]

Can anyone else relate to this? I’m a freshman in high school, and I have Spanish first period. My teacher is always so energetic in the morning—cracking jokes and trying to be playful. Meanwhile, I’m just sitting there thinking, “It’s 7 AM; why are you so cheerful?” It feels like […]

Would eliminating the Department of Education make a difference? Classes would continue, but hopefully with a more straightforward approach. I’ve never understood why elementary schools assign homework; I didn’t receive my first assignment until 3rd or 4th grade, not in 1st or 2nd grade. It seems odd to me. Also, […]