Schools and Colleges

How many of you recognize the issues within our education system? I’m curious to know how many of you understand the true purpose of school, as it appears that many align with the views of social Darwinists who shape our current system. I’m sure there are some reform-minded individuals among […]

Is my Algebra 2 grade impressive? Last quarter, I achieved a 96%, and this quarter, I scored 101%. I know those are strong numbers, but I’m curious about how they stack up in terms of being above average, especially since I’m interested in majoring in mathematics.

There’s a girl at school who’s kind of wild. I’m not sure if I should say anything to her since she’s a grade above me. I was watching volleyball practice from the nurse’s office next to the gym because I was feeling sick. When she hit the ball, her shirt […]

Is it against the law for a teacher to have students grade their classmates’ work? My biology teacher has been assigning students to grade all sorts of assignments, including complete packets with constructed responses, rather than just a simple trade-and-grade method. This practice isn’t limited to just one class; it […]

Packed Lunch Dilemma Should schools really be informing our parents about what’s acceptable and what’s not for packed lunches? I believe it’s ultimately our parents who should determine what is best for my brother and me to eat during lunch.

What are some effective strategies to succeed in science?

I decided to skip class because the substitute teacher was super annoying. About 20 minutes in, I heard some strange sounds—like lotion and heavy breathing. A few minutes later, the kid left, but not before grabbing some toilet paper. Middle school really is a wild place; I almost wish this […]

Our computers for grades 6-8 and 9-12 are getting confiscated. Here’s the background on the situation: our principal discovered that some students were using VPNs to access restricted websites. They created separate Google accounts and installed VPN extensions to get around the restrictions. While the principal didn’t seem overly concerned […]

I really appreciate teachers who keep the classroom lights off. It makes it so much easier to spot a substitute, as most substitutes tend to turn them on!