What are schools for? by Clara Bauler

COMPASS POINTS: What is the aim of schools in a democratic society? What education is schooling supposed to be successful at? Who gets to decide?What does it mean to be "well-educated" according to your aim?

cbauler — 2023-01-22 20:34:53 UTC

Fall 2022 Peers' Ideas

cbauler — 2023-01-22 20:35:19 UTC

Adella Niyazov

2023-02-01 15:10:43 UTC

The purpose of school is to provide students with education and to help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to become responsible, productive members of society. This includes teaching subjects such as math, science, history, and language arts, as well as promoting critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills. School also aims to foster personal growth and social development, and to prepare students for further education and future careers.

Adella Niyazov

2023-02-01 15:14:31 UTC

What excites me about the idea of the proposition is that it prepares students for their future. This is important because it provides students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to succeed in life. A strong education can lead to increased economic opportunities, social mobility, and a more informed and productive society. These outcomes are the upside of a successful educational system.

Adella Niyazov

2023-02-01 15:20:29 UTC

What I find worrisome in regard to the proposition is that it has many downsides.
One downside is the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities, leading to disparities in the quality of education received by students in different communities.
Additionally, the pressure to perform on standardized tests and meet certain academic standards can lead to a narrow focus on memorization and test preparation, rather than a well-rounded education that includes creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.
The cost of education, especially higher education, can also be a concern for many families. These factors can create a burden on both students and the education system as a whole.

Antonella Niyazov

2023-02-01 15:34:38 UTC

The aim of schools in a democratic society is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to succeed in their personal and professional lives as well as educate them to become informed and responsible citizens who can be active members of society. Schools provide academic subjects such as mathematics, science, and language arts, as well as practical skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. Schools are also responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive environment that respects the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and opinions of all students.

Elina Abayeva

2023-02-01 15:38:24 UTC

The point of school is to provide students with an education that will help them with their future. We are taught mathematics, language art, science, and history for the purpose of getting a job. School nowadays is to make workers that will build our future. Also school is important for the growth of students in our society. It helps students become more social with other students. This doesn't only help the students now, but will help then in the rest of their lives. Being social and knowing how to communicate with others is very important for your everyday life. School is important for education, but it's also important for our personal lives.

Antonella Niyazov

2023-02-01 15:42:31 UTC

I am excited that school is as an opportunity to explore new subjects, learn about the world, and develop as individuals. Schools offer students the chance to make new friends, work with teachers and mentors, and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.

Antonella Niyazov

2023-02-01 15:42:42 UTC

What worries me about school is that it has become a stressful and challenging environment where there is a lack of actual learning and more or memorization and repetition. Another worry about is the peer pressure and how it affects other students as they start to feel like they don't belong if they are not like the rest of their peers.

Elina Abayeva

2023-02-01 15:46:37 UTC

I am excited to keep learning and to never stop. Even if someone stops going to school it doesn't mean they are done learning. We learn in all the activities that we do in our everyday lives. Any kind of education in any aspect is very important. Education keeps us well rounded. Being well rounded is very important because that shows a big intelligence in you. Learning is something that will never go out of style because it helps us increase our knowledge on what's to come.

Elina Abayeva

2023-02-01 15:54:31 UTC

The biggest thing that worries me is the technology aspect of education, especially when it comes to the younger students. I believe that students in elementary students shouldn't be having to do all their work on a computer. My sister is in 3rd grade, her reading/writing and science is all done through programs on the computer. Even though those programs are very education and can help, it's still very concerning on how much time she is spending on that screen. Kids aren't meant to be on the computer, they are meant to go outside and explore all that the world has to offer. Not to be stuck in a room Infront of a screen for hours.

Antonella Niyazov

2023-02-01 16:08:43 UTC

Hi Elina,
I very much agree with your post regarding the amount of technological dependence schools have started to have. Elementary schools have started to use various online programs to teach students both in the school settings and at home for homework and it seems that technology is taking over the school system. Even though this dependency made sense during Covid times, as children didn't attend school in person, it has started to be part of the norm and now little children are on devices almost all the time, which is not healthy for them.

Aldiana D.

2023-02-01 17:18:56 UTC

The purpose of schools within a democratic society is to educate adolescents and prepare them for the "real world". Schools teach students skills, both academic and social wise, that will prepare them for the future, such as their professional careers as well as fostering relationships with others. The purpose of school (not that this properly done in many cases) is to foster creativity and a sense of independent thinking that will enable people to thrive on their own. This in turn allows children to become productive members of society.

Aldiana D.

2023-02-01 17:22:40 UTC

This idea/proposition excites me because it means that schools are prepping their students for the future in everyway possible. Not only are they teaching academics that can help students fulfill their career goals, whether it be in medicine, law, business, etc., but it is also providing them with the interpersonal/social skills they need in order to effectively communicate with others and develop strong personal bonds.

Aldiana D.

2023-02-01 17:27:24 UTC

The aspect of this that worries me is that schools have begun to focus too much on academics and not enough on other important life skills. There is a high importance placed on doing extremely well in school and on tests or quizzes that are given. As a result, students are more focused on simply memorizing the material they are given rather than understanding it, and once they complete an exam, they forget about all the information they had learned. As a result, no one ends up learning anything. This great pressure on doing well can lead to immense emotional turmoil and stress for students in order to get into the highschool and colleges they desire, in turn leading to physical health problems (lack of sleep, high levels of stress, etc.) and a mental health crisis amongst younger generations.

Aldiana D.

2023-02-01 17:32:26 UTC

Hello Adella,
I agree with your points immensely. Schools have been designed with the intention of fostering critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills as well as providing them with knowledge from countless subjects. However, this wasn't fully completed. Education has become inaccessible for many students across the country due to rising costs of universities and colleges. Additionally, there is a great disadvantage between schools regarding resources and opportunities due to lack of funding for unprivaleged communities or lower-performing schools.

Elina Abayeva

2023-02-01 17:46:29 UTC

Hi Adella,
I love what you wrote about what excites you. I agree with you so much because a strong education opens so many opportunities in life. It not only helps with your working life it helps in your personal life as well. A good education sets you up for success in all aspect of your life.

Aleksandra Wadolowski

2023-02-02 00:54:12 UTC

The purpose of school is to help individuals learn and develop, while educating them in different areas such as math, English, science and history so that they can be well educated for their future. They provide students with critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communication and creativity skills so that they are more successful in the future

Schools also help individuals learn about society and the real world. Through projects, extra curricular activities, field trips, and internships, individuals build a deeper sense for the world and gain different experiences.

Aleksandra Wadolowski

2023-02-02 00:54:40 UTC

It excites me to know that there are so many different things you can learn at school. Everyday something new happens that can have an impact on the world, and future generations will be learning about it. There may also be new math techniques that our generation may not know about, but our future children will be teaching and explaining it to us. It’s also exciting to know that there will be a new generation of intelligent, creative, outgoing, and activistic individuals.

Aleksandra Wadolowski

2023-02-02 00:55:52 UTC

What worries me is that so many teachers are quitting their jobs, especially after/during Covid. Schools and teachers are already under funded and I am worried that that will continue to worsen, and that certain school districts won’t get the resources and money that they need in order to continue educating and helping students. Especially when it comes to students with disabilities, and different learning disorders, I worry that schools won’t be able to help them as much. I also worry that kids will only go to school to pass tests and instead of learning things, they will memorize them. This worries me because it will make students more stressed, depressed and anxious, which will have a negative impact on society.

Aleksandra Wadolowski

2023-02-02 01:01:15 UTC

Hi Aldiana. I love and agree with everything that you said. What really stood out to me was when you said that you are worried that students only memorize things, instead of actually learning. I wrote a similar thing because it worries me too. I myself am guilty of just memorizing and I see how negative it is. Knowing that there is a heavy emphasis to do good on tests, instead of learning the concept is worrisome and I wonder how its going to impact the future of education.

Chante P.

2023-02-02 16:23:06 UTC

The major aspect that concerns me about school is that more events outside of school are affecting the school environment. In some cases, it makes it an unsafe environment for students. For instance, I think that now children have to worry more about school shootings. Then, parents bring their values and beliefs about other people and other values into the school system. This influences what students learn and what they are exposed to. I am also worried about budget cuts for teachers and resources. I do not like that schools are becoming more test-focused because students are only learning what they need to. They could learn so much more if they did not have to focus on what is needed for a state exam. I know that after taking a state exam, I forget what I learned unless it is interesting to me.
Then, if most students are bored, they start to go on their phones during class to keep their interest. I believe that most schools look like the image above because students are bored with test preparation material.

Chante P.

2023-02-02 16:33:52 UTC

One aspect that excites me is that students are learning more things that they enjoy. For instance, some students may like art, so they could participate in that. I also like that students are exposed to new things. In some states, there are different events that celebrate different cultures, which I think is important. Also, the main aspect that excites me is how some states are considering and currently have laws in place that allow students to seek mental health treatment. I think that this is very important because school can become very stressful (like in the picture above), and it could be more stressful for some students based on what they are dealing with outside of school.

Chante P.

2023-02-02 16:39:01 UTC

The point of school is to provide skills and information needed for adulthood. For instance, a student may not exactly remember what they learned in history class. However, they remember the research they had to do and the notes they had to take. Then, they could take that into adulthood. I also think that schools provide students with different experiences through teachers, clubs, outside class activities, etc. I think that could spark something in the student that they want to explore more. I also think that students could be exposed to other students and learn more about different cultures and values.

Chante P.

2023-02-02 16:43:04 UTC

Hi Aleksandra,
I agree with you when it comes to teachers quitting their jobs and how this affects the students. I think with fewer teachers, they are not able to handle and interact with the students. I think that with fewer teachers, the teachers are not able to learn more about the students individually because there are probably more students than normal in a classroom.

Stella Munarova

2023-02-02 17:44:45 UTC

the point of school is to learn and bring knowledgeable education to children. not only educational but what is happening outside the world. school is important because it teaches the next generation subject to do well in to succeed in future occupations. they teach critical thinking which you need in the world, problem solving and engaging. clubs and activities are also a big part of school, to lean how to communicate and work with others.

Stella munarova

2023-02-02 17:53:17 UTC

what excites me the most is to keep learning more and more. no matter if its about school. when I'm out I like to observe and learn because you never know when you're gonna need those skills. we learn all through out life.

Stella munarova

2023-02-02 17:55:04 UTC

what worries me is the internet! all these students don't know how to study or do their own work, there is so many ways to teach. such as iPhones, watches, earbuds, and answers all throughout the web.

Stella munarova

2023-02-02 19:14:39 UTC

hello Elina,
I agree with you the most because you point out the technology positives and negatives. you mention how it has taken power with school systems and it still manages to have a positive way with find resources and helpful tips for teachers and students.

Nawal Khan

2023-02-03 22:54:50 UTC

The objective of education is to give students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers and contribute to society. Additionally, it promotes the development of students' intellectual and creative capacities while also assisting them in learning subjects like math, science, history, and english lit. Schools work to prepare students for college education and eventual career in while also encouraging social and personal growth.

Nawal Khan

2023-02-03 22:56:55 UTC

What excites me about school is to interact with my friends as well as to learn new things, which will keep me engaged as well as give me skills.

Nawal Khan

2023-02-03 22:58:58 UTC

The fact that kids are so absorbed in technology and do not socialize with one another as much as they used to scares me about the new educational system. It weakens their social abilities.

Nawal Khan

2023-02-03 23:03:59 UTC

Hello Stella, I agree that learning new things and acquiring practical skills for the future are exciting to me. Learning aids in information acquisition and environment adaptation. I also agree that students' schoolwork is becoming easier due to technology because information is more easily accessible which hinders students' ability to study.

Cameryn McQuillan

2023-02-03 23:45:32 UTC

The point of school is to give students an education. A education is necessary for students to gain skills and learn new information. Schools provide a number of different subjects and topics for students to develop. An education gives students an idea of what they will need for their future careers in the real world. Not only does school give students an education, but school also gives children the ability to adapt to different environments, and interact with others.

Cameryn McQuillan

2023-02-03 23:50:20 UTC

Many things excite me about going to school. I enjoy learning new things in different classes and being able to apply new information in real world situations. I also enjoy being able to interact with others and be with my friends.

Cameryn McQuillan

2023-02-03 23:54:18 UTC

What worries me about school is it can be a stressful environment at times. With essays, tests, and homework, it could become difficult to keep up. Especially at elementary level, being tested at such young ages can be challenging. Another thing that worries me about school is how most of it is now online. For younger students, being on a laptop for 4 plus hours a day to do school isn't healthy. Also not every student has easy access to a laptop or iPad so I think it is unfair to have assignments primarily online.

Cameryn McQuillan

2023-02-03 23:56:36 UTC

Hi Nawal,
I agree with you, I'm also worried that kids may be becoming more and more absorbed with technology causing them to lack social skills. Being primarily online for school may lead to many social issues. Children need to interact with others in order to build skills for the real world.

Liv Nicholson

2023-02-05 00:14:00 UTC

The purpose of schools is to provide people with an education and allow them to learn the skills needed to live as a productive adult and contributing member of society. We are taught things that help us communicate and help us find the things we are interested in that can help us find jobs in the future; like language, math, science, history, art, and so may other things. School is used not only to teach us things having to do with academic knowledge in a way of helping us get jobs, but let's us practice communicating with and building productive relationships with peers.

Liv Nicholson

2023-02-05 00:18:03 UTC

There are so many things that can be exciting about school. The main thing, for me at least, is the ability to learn new things and the possibility to find new subjects or activities I find exciting or interesting. I love learning new things! I find it really cool how school is used to shape our brains for the 'real world' or the 'adult world'. Another thing that's exciting is being able to meet new people who have anywhere from similar to completely different life experiences from me, so i can become more understanding and more educated on things other people go through and the ways other people go through life.

Liv Nicholson

2023-02-05 00:31:46 UTC

There are SO MANY things about/within the education system that worry me. The main thing that's always concerned me is how stressful being a 'good student' can be. in some cases, people are unable to learn in the way that teachers chose to share and teach their material. This can lead to bad grades, making student's feel 'dumb' or unworthy of success in their lives. Another example can be a student who is able to learn and grasp the information being taught to them, but maybe they aren't a good test taker, leading their grades to go down, and lead to the same situation of the last example where they feel lesser than their peers. Not to mention the pressure of constantly getting good grades on standardized tests with poorly formatted questions in order to get into colleges, when we live in a society that bases intelligence and success with schooling. And let's definitely not forget the toxic environment of schools that is formed with bullying and intolerance, etc... Many things can be fixed!!

Liv Nicholson

2023-02-05 00:38:08 UTC

Hey, Cameryn!
I love what you bring up in your 'what worries you' column! I think it's so true how unhealthy online schooling can be for young kids. I 100% agree. I remember last semester, one of my professors who also works with young kids was telling us how there's children in 2nd and 3rd grade who don't know how to use scissors, or glue two things together, and not to mention the communication issues it has caused! I also love your point about how not everyone has access to a computer, tablet, or even Wi-Fi. It's really refreshing how you're able to identify that what seems like a perfect' solution can be difficult if not impossible for some people. I also talked about how school can be such a stressful environment for children, with all the work they are expected to do not only in school, but outside of it as well. I love your responses!!

Ariana Sambade

2023-02-06 00:21:08 UTC

The point of school is to give students the knowledge and skills that they will need later on in life both in their future careers and as members of society in general. Schools should also not only be an environment for learning and growth, but also a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for students coming from many different backgrounds. Schools foster both personal and academic growth, and they are where students learn a lot of responsibility and how to make carefully informed decisions. The point of school goes beyond learning basic math, english, science, social studies, and language - it is a preparation for students to go out into the real world and become successful. Students learn how to solve problems and communicate with others, which will help them get a job in future. A solid education can definitely have a great impact on the future of children.

Ariana Sambade

2023-02-06 00:26:50 UTC

What excites me about school is the fact that I am able to learn more about my interests, especially now in college getting to learn more about my future career. School is something that I have always enjoyed, because I love to learn new things no matter what the subject is. It's great to see others finding their interests as well, and then getting to pursue those interests later in life. It is also exciting to be able to meet new people and to collaborate with others! Schools offer a lot of great experiences for students, to grow both in their personal and professional lives, and I enjoy applying things I have learned in school to real life situations.

Ariana Sambade

2023-02-06 00:34:34 UTC

What worries me about schools is that in today's environment, school is becoming almost too stressful for many to the point where learning is no longer enjoyable. Learning and getting an education should be something that is enjoyable and exciting, however, with all of the work and stress that gets put on students the positive aspects get taken away. At this point, many people rush through their school work to get it done, rather than taking the time to actually learn from what they are doing. Another aspect that worries me is how big of a role technology plays in modern-day education. I feel that technology and the internet are almost beginning to take priority over what teachers have to offer and teach, and this is concerning. Everything is becoming online or digital, rather than the traditional way of learning in a classroom.

Ariana Sambade

2023-02-06 00:40:19 UTC

Hi Liv,
I definitely agree with all of your worries about school! I think that grades and tests put so much unnecessary stress on students, and I don't feel that they are always an accurate representation of someone's intelligence. Students should never need to feel that they need to have perfect grades to be considered "smart". Everyone is intelligent in their own way, and measuring someone's intelligence solely based on how well they do in their academics is not right! People have so much more to offer than an A on an exam or a 4.0 average. People are more than just their grades and intelligence is more than just school!

Derek Harmsworth

2023-02-06 05:46:46 UTC

The goal of school in a democratic society is to prepare and develop students into productive members of society. School provides us with many different learning opportunities. Not only are basic subjects such as English, history, and math taught, but foreign languages, the arts and sciences are also instructed. In addition, school teaches students life skills such as socialization, critical thinking, decision making, and responsibility. Lastly, school provides opportunities for students to play sports, join clubs and participate in fun activities such as field trips. School is more than just tests and boring classroom work. The point is for the student to become a well rounded person who will be a good member of our society.

Derek Harmsworth

2023-02-06 06:01:28 UTC

What excites me about school is even if you're not the best student, you still can get a lot out of it. School provides us with the opportunity to learn new things, socialize, play sports, use new technology and more. You don't have to be a straight A student to be considered successful and productive in school.

Derek Harmsworth

2023-02-06 06:17:20 UTC

I worry about gun violence in schools today and in the future. I think the future will be very different as compared to when I was in K-12. Armed guards and metal detectors will most likely be part of our children's education. I also worry about myself as a future physical education teacher. Will my job environment be safe? Could I be shot by a student at work?
School has so much to offer, it's sad that this is a reality.

Derek Harmsworth

2023-02-06 06:40:49 UTC

Hey Aleksandra-You bring up a good point. As a future teacher, school budgets and not enough funding is a worry of mine as well. It is so important for schools to have the resources and finances available in order for students to succeed. Especially, students with learning disabilities! With budget cuts on the rise, many teachers buy their own supplies because they can't get it from the district. A few years ago, my high school stopped printing articles and homework assignments for students because it was too expensive. We were responsible for printing it ourselves! I also worry about extracurricular activities such as sports and clubs being cut. Keeping kids busy with something other than schoolwork is important for their mental health.

Marlenie Sanchez

2023-02-06 08:02:14 UTC

The purpose of schooling in our society is to provide students with the knowledge and abilities they need to thrive in their professional fields and make a positive contribution to society. Children learn how to adapt to diverse settings and socialize with others at school in addition to receiving an education. Some important life skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork are some of the most essential things they teach to have a successful education. The key to being well educated is receiving the necessary preparation in order to face the real world someday.

Marlenie Sanchez

2023-02-06 08:16:16 UTC

The main thing that excites me is that we are going to have a new upcoming generation full of smart individuals due to the fact that our schools have been prepping them to be successful in every aspect of life. To add on, something that has always excited me about school is the whole social aspect of it. It teaches you to make connections with others and network with each other.

Rebecca Khafizov

2023-02-06 15:17:23 UTC

I think that the point of school is to prepare us for future life. As well as, providing us with knowledge on many different topics. School is meant to educate us on various topics, so that we can then realize what interests us and what does not. School is also meant for socialization and expanding of social skills.

Rebecca Khafizov

2023-02-06 15:23:46 UTC

What excites me about school is that I can constantly grow and expand my knowledge. I can use what I learn in school in my daily life and apply that knowledge that I learned. School also excites me because I can learn more about people from different cultures and backgrounds and meet so many new people.

Rebecca Khafizov

2023-02-06 15:28:03 UTC

It has turned into a very technological world. What worries me about school is that children nowadays and, in the future, will lose social skills because of the overpower of technology.

Kayla Barbara

2023-02-06 15:38:56 UTC

The purpose of school is to teach young kids valuable life lessons. It gives students an education baseline to grow off of. As students grow up they learn more and more things about themselves through making fellow friends at school. Students are also taught how to take care of their mental health which is very important these days. The school systems help shape students into the person they strive to be by building relationships with classmates and teachers throughout the years!

Ava Triolo

2023-02-06 15:45:04 UTC

The purpose of school is to help students develop a way of learning and understanding. Even though there are set courses required in school they help us to also learn about life lessons. These lessons then provide us help and guidance in decision-making for the future with finding jobs and our individual paths. School is a great way to learn communication skills because you are always involved with learning, making friends, and talking to teachers, etc. Being able to be educated does make an impact from child to adult.

Kayla Barbara

2023-02-06 15:46:14 UTC

I worry about students struggling in the real world because of what they teach today. I feel the school systems today are more based on academics and not on what kids need to know for the real world. Schools have become very competitive on academics and grades seem to be the most important factor in school. I think schools should focus more on real life lessons students will embrace!

Kayla Barbara

2023-02-06 15:47:08 UTC

The newer technology of the school systems excites me. There will be new ways of interacting with the students in my class along with teachers. Technology gives students a wider variety of learning and helps impact our future. Learning new ways of doing things through technology will help better educate students in many ways. I can’t wait to see all of the technology grow throughout the next few years!

Ava Triolo

2023-02-06 15:47:28 UTC

The main thing that excites me about school is the socialness, being able to communicate with my friends is something I look forward too. I also enjoy learning about real-life things that will help me with my future job.

Ava Triolo

2023-02-06 15:48:49 UTC

Something I worry about with school is not understanding a concept fully and then getting completely lost. To avoid this I can ask for help from my peers or professors.

Kayla Barbara

2023-02-06 15:49:53 UTC

Hi Ava
I agree that school do help students build communication skills! Going to school does help students build many lifelong lessons that will help build them as an individual! I would also say yes communication is the most important lesson a student will learn in school. It teaches student show to speak up and ask for help. Schools purpose is definitely to help shape students and prepare them for the future!

Ava Triolo

2023-02-06 15:53:52 UTC

Hi Derek! I agree with you on the point of school column, something I liked that you mentioned was how schools provide many opportunities for students to get involved. I think this is important for students that are shy because it gives them a reason and opportunity to be social and get involved. I also liked your point about how school is a great source for learning about future life plans and decision-making. Those skills are needed for the future and are important.

Enea Shinjatari

2023-02-06 16:02:27 UTC

The motive of school is to teach you the fundamental knowledge everyone should receive to live a normal life. First It teaches you how to speak and write and based on how much you learn, you wide your knowledge in different fields which includes science, natural science, oral and writing communication, arts and social science. While receiving this knowledge you become a better communicator and a better individual for your community.
The point of school is also about inclusivity and diversity. School teaches you that everyone has a right to be accepted in the society and that everyone should be treated equally no matter their race, sexual orientation, national origin, religion direction, etc.

Enea Shinjatari

2023-02-06 16:18:30 UTC

What excites me is the Idea of having the opportunity to wide my knowledge in fields I am most interested in and finding all the sources needed to improve that knowledge. Knowledge is wealth, but It doesn't always have to do with finding a job.
I am currently taking philosophy and psychology classes, even though I am a Finance major. I have always been interested in learning about how our life works, who are we and what makes us who we are.
Being aware of how many things are and work even though I have pointed my focus mainly in Finance will help me a lot with my career opportunities. Only by communicating with well achieved people and using some of your knowledge from different fields, can leave a good impression in them and make you look special.

Enea Shinjatari

2023-02-06 16:24:54 UTC

What worries me is the pressure that is put on students with assignments and exams. I am pro of both, but the point of school is to learn and be interested in what you learn, while sometimes this is misunderstood and professors use exams and assignments to sometimes force us to learn everything. The point is to love and be interested in this knowledge. I have lately started to realize how interesting is to learn new things. Before that, I would mostly study just for the grade, because the pressure was so high that I would forget the purpose of why I was going to school in the first place. I started to study for the grade and not for me, this because of the teaching method they would use.

Enea Shinjatari

2023-02-06 16:31:15 UTC

Hello Derek,
I highly agree with your statement of what worries you. Gun violence is still common and expected at any time. It is a sad reality but also true and It should me more spoken about. Before knowledge and any other thing, health and safety comes first. There are things that sometimes we have no control over, but we can try to reduce it and maybe the institutions should pay more attention to student's mental health.

Sabrina Roveto

2023-02-06 19:27:06 UTC

The point of school and its education system is to play a role in the child's development. It is important that the school educates a child and promotes growth. School is essential to a child's future because it helps prepare them for whats yet to come. Education has many fields, literature, culture, mathematics and sciences and it is important for these students to educate. The education system ( schools) also allows children to become more socialized. School is the basic foundation of knowledge for individuals.

Sabrina Roveto

2023-02-06 19:28:40 UTC

What excites me about school and the education system is being able to learn new things and gain more senses of knowledge because I find it very important that we have to be educated its good to learn vase ideas and learn more about what all the different subjects in school can hold on us.

Sabrina Roveto

2023-02-06 19:31:03 UTC

What worries me about school is that it can be very stressful especially with difficult majors. Many times students become stressed and filled with anxiety and felt set to failure. Many teachers don't acknowledge that a student also has their own life and many other things to worry about. Many of the exams takes countless days and hours of studying which makes the students forget what a social life is.

Sabrina Roveto

2023-02-06 19:33:38 UTC

Hi Ava Triolo,
I agree with your statement about a student not understanding a concept that they are learning in class. I very much experience this and its difficult because at times I've felt lost that i wasn't understanding the concepts. However I did reach out to my prof for office hours and a tutor and it has very much helped.

Jasmilet Ortiz

2023-02-06 20:52:30 UTC

The point of school is to teach you things you need to know. School has many aspects that can help us in our overall life. Can teach us what we are good at since school is divided in different subject we might grow to love science or math or any other subjects. It will show us our strength and weakness. When struggling we learn how to work harder. School helps grow our strength. We learn how to work and train our brains. Also we learn how to socialize by making friends with our peers and creating long friendship. Might find someone you have a lot in common with. A friend that can help you out with your work and even do group work with you. School helps us build character.

Jasmilet Ortiz

2023-02-06 21:00:01 UTC

What excites me about school is learning new things each and everyday. To expand my knowledge on things I already know. Getting to know people and making new friendships. Seeing my peers work hard and being so passionate about their majors. Knowing that school will help me become the nurse I want to be once I get my degree.

Jasmilet Ortiz

2023-02-06 21:21:37 UTC

What worries me about school is falling behind because my major isn’t easy and it comes with a lot of workload. Being a nursing major requires a lot of time and most of the time it Consist of studying and making sure you know all the material. I stress a lot when I don’t understand what is going on in the class. Another thing that worries me is getting bad grades because that can bring down my average.

Paige Lewis

2023-02-06 22:04:40 UTC

The purpose of schooling is it provides children with many skills which include knowledge, life lessons, how to handle situations, interact with other students, etc.

It allows kids to develop higher level thinking and creativity skills which they can use in and out of the classroom. Students can also experience and take part in different activities such as clubs, field trips, events which can help the socialization aspect of school. Throughout their time in school they will be placed into situations which can help them in the outside world or workforce. The main goal is to help prepare students for their future and give them a sense of an idea of what profession they would like to study.

Paige Lewis

2023-02-06 22:05:16 UTC

What excites me about school is knowing as time goes on I become more knowledgeable and educated. I feel very lucky that I have the opportunity to be studying at college to pursue my teaching career. This level of education helps expand my knowledge in many areas and ideas I did not know of. Going through the school system myself will help shape me into the teacher I one day will become. It is exciting to know after my time here, all of my hard work will pay off and I will receive my degrees and will teach my students they can do anything they can put their mind to.

Paige Lewis

2023-02-06 22:05:34 UTC

What worries me is children having a negative relationship with school, academically and socially. Many factors can contribute to this. Between the workload, feeling confident in the classroom or not, feeling pressured, bullied, etc. I personally want kids to come to school everyday excited to learn, see their friends and to enjoy themselves. School should be a safe space for every child to want to come to. But in many cases children don't enjoy coming because of the issues they experience in the classroom and outside. I feel schools are aware of the issues students struggle with but don’t do anything to change or help the situations. The only way to stop a cycle of issues from happening is to fix or edit ways of action.

Paige Lewis

2023-02-06 22:11:24 UTC

Hi Jasmilet!

I agree and totally relate to feeling the stress of school work. Definitely the amount and the level of stress is always something I feel during the semester. I feel sometimes teachers and professors don't understand the heavy amounts of work they assign at one time can affect us and the quality the work will be done in. Just always know in times of feeling stressed, sometimes the best thing to do is walk away and come back with a refreshed mind.

Avital Koenov

2023-02-06 22:26:03 UTC

The point of school is to help kids develop. It gives them a sense of creativity and productivity, while also helping them with their social skills. School is also important to educate the kids, and help them understand all the concepts that is vital for every individual to know. I feel like schools should have a balance of learning and having fun, this will help the kids enjoy school while also learning.

Avital Koenov

2023-02-06 22:35:59 UTC

What excites me is knowing that at the end of all the hard assignments and exams I will be leaving college with a nursing degree, doing what I love most. I also feel extremely lucky to be able to go to a college and learn about so many new topics, that will one day help me in my future career.

Avital Koenov

2023-02-06 22:41:00 UTC

My biggest fear in school is failing, whether that be an assignment or an exam. I constantly try my best at studying and completing my assignments, because of my fear of failing.

Avital Koenov

2023-02-06 22:46:58 UTC

Hey Jasmilet!
I totally agree with your worry about falling behind. I am also a nursing major and it can be extremely stressful with the amount of homework and material we need to know for exams. The only thing we can really do is try our best, and always ask questions if you don't understand something.

Kayla Levenson

2023-02-06 23:51:54 UTC

The Point of school is to educate students in many different areas. Through the main subjects taught to them they will learn skills they need to use in their personal lives and when they get a career. Students also learn social skills, by going to school students become part of a society, they become friends with other students in their classes and in their school. School also enriches students with many experiences, most schools offer different activities for students to participate in. This could include sports, drama clubs, music clubs, and academic clubs. These activities don’t only give student's new experiences it also builds to their social skills with their teammates.

Kayla Levenson

2023-02-06 23:52:36 UTC

I am excited about being given the opportunity to teach my students skills that will help them better their future. School helps students prepare for their futures in both academic ways and socially, helping students become well rounded. I am also excited that learning doesn’t stop, as time goes on and we advance their will be more to learn about. Teachers teach their students, but students also teach their teacher some information also.

Kayla Levenson

2023-02-06 23:53:09 UTC

What worries me is not all schools are equal, depending where the school is depends on how many opportunities and resources are available to the school and the students. Some families pay a lot of money to send their kids to private school, this can put a lot of stress on students to succeed in the expensive school they go to. Even if a student goes to a public school they can still be stressed out about the amount of work they are graded on. In many school systems there are standardized test that count for a big portion of their overall grade, this is stressful for students, especially for students who are not good test takers. A lot of stress is put on students causing school to not feel like a good experience to them.

Kayla Levenson

2023-02-06 23:53:40 UTC

Hi Aleksandra! I agree with everything you said. I also wrote something about the different experiences students gain from the opportunities they have at school. It also excites me that their are new things to learn everyday. I am also worried about the impact covid had on the school system, I hope as time goes on schools will start to get more funding and teachers to support their students.

Kailee Radcliffe

2023-02-07 01:24:26 UTC

The point of school is to education people. It's to help people learn in a way they can understand and grow and benefit from their education. Education is key in growth, it can help provide ease when trying to make decisions and it can also help you learn some essential life lessons. School helps us decide what path we want to take as we get older. It helps us find our likes and dislikes.

Kailee Radcliffe

2023-02-07 01:26:24 UTC

A lot of things excite me about school. One being the fact that it is helping me set up my future and achieve my life goals. I like interacting with all new people with the same desire and interests as myself. I enjoy learning new things as well.

Kailee Radcliffe

2023-02-07 01:28:50 UTC

Internet is a big thing that worries me because I even see it in myself that kids nowadays don't know how to study properly or do things on there own because the internet is right there to tell you whatever you need to know. Kids don't socialize with eachother as much any more. Kids are loosing communication skills that are essential to their growth.

Kailee Radcliffe

2023-02-07 01:31:10 UTC

Hey Paige, I 100% agree with you saying that your worried kids will have a negative relationship with school.

brandon alvarez

2023-02-07 14:25:41 UTC

the point of school is to provide people with an education that is needed for them in the near future. this is important because it provides students with the educational needs they need for the future.

brandon alvarez

2023-02-07 14:32:26 UTC

what excites me about school is the new technology it has shown me. I feel like new technology helps me participate more in class and helps me memorize more information that I need to know

brandon alvarez

2023-02-07 14:34:19 UTC

what worries me is the students that do not have access for the technology that other classmates have and so they might feel left out

Lexie Garbarini

2023-02-07 14:37:04 UTC

The point of school is to educate the future generations. The children are taught many different areas such as English, math, science and history. The education system goes beyond these few subjects. Children also learn problem solving, critical thinking, increase communication skills and so on. School paves a path for children to grow into their own unique person. Most schools offer clubs, sports and music that children can decide to join to alter their own experience.

brandon alvarez

2023-02-07 14:37:22 UTC

hi Kayla, I love what you wrote about what excites you, I feel like technology will play i big role in how students will participate in class

Lexie Garbarini

2023-02-07 14:39:08 UTC

The thing that excited me the most about school is knowing it is preparation for my future. I have always dreamed about being in college pursuing something I love so it means a lot to me and it sentimental.

Lexie Garbarini

2023-02-07 14:47:01 UTC

What worries me is cyber bullying. Technology is and has been on the rise throughout the years. Bullying online increases and it affects people and makes the victim dread school. It could make the victim become depressed and feel alone.

Lexie Garbarini

2023-02-07 14:48:32 UTC

Hi Avital,

I really enjoyed what you had to say. I really enjoyed your view and opinion on what excites you about school. I also think about my degree and how far i will come after i graduate.

Ellie Rooney

2023-02-07 15:52:22 UTC

The point of school is to educate future generations. It’s to help people learn in a way that they can understand and grow and also benefit from their own education. Students will also learn social skills by going to school. Students will become part of a society. They will make friends and learn how to make experiences. Schools also allow children to become more socialized and school is the basic foundation of knowledge.

Emily Ledesma:

2023-02-07 15:56:57 UTC

The point of schools is to educate students in an environment where they can feel safe and nurtured in order for them to prosper. Schools are the starting point for a child's education journey. From the elementary school level students are forming the basic building blocks of learning that they will need to carry on throughout life. In schools there are so many different subjects students are exposed to. They are exposed to math, science, history, English, world language and more. These main subjects help students learn about the world around them and promote their critical thinking skills, hands-on development, communication skills and more. Additionally, in schools children are exposed to extra-curricular activities such as gym, art, music, and dance. These extra-curriculars provide students with exposure to possible new interests. This promotes students development and curiosity. Schools are an important place for students to feel comfortable in order for them to learn about the world around them, as well as learn more about themselves!

Ellie Rooney

2023-02-07 15:58:10 UTC

The ability to learn new things in the possibility to find new subjects that I might find exciting or interesting. Now that I’m in college, I’m able to learn more about my interests, especially being a psychology major. School was something that I really haven’t enjoyed up until now. Now that I’m able to choose the classes I want, based on my major makes me more excited to go to class every day. Even though I might not get the best grades, I still learn something new in each of my classes.

Emily Ledesma:

2023-02-07 16:00:55 UTC

The thing that excited me most about school was learning new things and being taught by my teachers. My teachers played a big role in my life and they always helped excite me about what we were learning for the day. Even, still today my Professors continue to inspire and excite me for the lessons we cover in class. I hope to be this kind of teacher for my future students so they can be excited about school too!

Ellie Rooney

2023-02-07 16:02:36 UTC

What worries me about school is that it has become a stressful environment. Learning isn’t learning. It’s more so memorizing to forget, especially in high school. It also worries me that kids from the younger generation rely on technology a lot of the time to get their work done. Reading and writing courses are basically done on a computer when it should be done on paper or in a book. Kids aren’t supposed to be in their own little world on a computer they’re supposed to be out in the real world.

Ellie Rooney

2023-02-07 16:04:59 UTC

Hi Emily L!

I agree that the point of school is to educate students in an environment, where they can feel safe and nurtured in order for them to succeed!

Emily Ledesma

2023-02-07 16:06:12 UTC

There are certain things I have noticed me that worry me about the future of schools and educators. Since the pandemic I have noticed that many teachers are experiencing burn out, which has led into the current teacher shortage. This concerns me because I do not want to lose my passion for teaching. I know there are tough moments in this field, but I could not imagine myself not being motivated to not teach anymore. Another thing that worries me is the time factors that play into being a teacher. I know from family members that teaching requires a lot of extra hours behind the scenes, including making lesson plans and grading. I worry sometimes if I would be able to get everything done on time, and still have enough time for myself to unwind and manage. A third thing I am worried about is budget cuts and unfair pay for teachers. Teachers work so hard and work so much behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly, however, due to budget cuts schools do not have enough funding, as well as not being able to pay the staff as well as they should be paid. I think budget cuts make teaching a lot more difficult because people on the outside dont see all the effort, time, and money that goes into running a smooth classroom environment.

Emily Ledesma

2023-02-07 16:09:04 UTC

Hi Ellie R,

I completely agree with your point about schools being a place to educate future generations and to help students learn crucial skills that they will carry with them throughout their lives. I also agree and acknowledge your concerns about school being a stressful environment. It seems that its not only stressful for students, but stressful for teachers as well! You brought up interesting points!

Carly Lambrinon

2023-02-07 16:23:39 UTC

I believe that the point of school is teach you not only information that is useful for in class but also information that is useful for outside of class. You are taught information that will help you throughout your school years, but you are also taught information that helps you in your life outside of school. Some teachers are there to listen to you and give you advice, whether it is something that is stressing you out or relationships with friends and family. I had a teacher one year who would always be there to listen and give me advice when I needed it. School also gives you the opportunity to make new friends and create memories.

Carly Lambrinon

2023-02-07 16:25:38 UTC

The thing that excites me about school is that I get to learn new things and make lifelong friendships. School gives you the chance to be apart of activities and sports. Teachers help you develop and grow as a person.

Carly Lambrinon

2023-02-07 16:28:53 UTC

What worries me is that students have become so dependent on their computers and the technology the school provides, that they do not know how to interact with each other. It seems as though their social skills have gone away because the only way they know how to communicate is through their devices. I hope that in generations to come they find that balance between using technology and just sitting down and having a conversation with someone.

2023-02-07 16:29:07 UTC

The purpose of schools is to provide students with a comfortable and engaging learning environment. Additionally, schools are needed to teach children common knowledge and basic functions. This necessary to help children both in their personal lives and professional lives in the future. Thus, children are not only learning important lessons pertaining to math, science, social studies, etc. but skills like critical thinking, ways to expand ideas, problem solving, etc. Also, children get to show some of their creativity in school in classes such as art and music or if they like sports they can release some energy in classes such as gym. Schools should be a place where children feel welcome and excited to learn and be able to prepare for their futures.

Carly Lambrinon

2023-02-07 16:32:14 UTC

Hello Derek,
I could not agree more with your statement. We were always told that school was a safe and fun environment. We would never expect for things to turn out the way they have. Students should not be scared to go to school. They should not be so focused on every little detail as they walk through the halls. They should be able to live their lives and have fun because they're children. So many changes have been made to schools, but these kids should not have to see these changes made because it should not be happening.

2023-02-07 16:33:02 UTC

What excites me about school is how you get to branch out and learn things that you would have never found out before. For example, I doubt on a students free time they would be researching American history but in social studies they get to learn this information and they might find it interesting. School is a place to explore new topics that one might not have previously thought to look into. Once a student finds a topic interesting they may come to realize that learning is fun and exciting. Additionally, school is a place to make life-long friends and meet new people that will be there for you in the future.

2023-02-07 16:39:23 UTC

The biggest part of school that worries me is how stressful it can be. I have first-hand experience that the education system can be immensely stressful and put a ton of pressure onto a student. This stress can be extremely overwhelming and cause a large strain on one's mental health. Additionally, this forces students to "cram" before big exams in hope of doing well and thus simply memorizing information and not truly absorbing what they learned. Then students forget this information and don't remember what they previously learned. Students then get into a bad habit of simply focusing on doing well on tests so they are above academically but not focusing on if they truly understand the information or if they are in a good mental state.

2023-02-07 16:44:05 UTC

Hi Carly,

I completely agree that students have become dependent on the use of technology. I know personally I get so used to texting people that I forget to have in-person interactions with them. I agree that an emphasize needs to be put on how to socialize with one's peers without the use of technology.

Luisa Tola

2023-02-07 17:24:13 UTC

the point of school is to help children learn and develop while providing a safe space for the children. not only are educators teaching students but they are allowing the children to feel comfortable going to school. whether it be that they provide the children with play time or free time in schools. as educators they educate and let children simply be children but in a safe and effective way.

Luisa Tola

2023-02-07 17:26:01 UTC

the things that excite me are hopefully getting the chance to have my own class in the future. I've always wanted to be a an elementary school teacher. I am very patient and understanding with children and the thought of one day being an educator makes me very excited.

Luisa Tola

2023-02-07 17:30:07 UTC

what worries me is the stresses of school. for example, receiving exams, homework, or constant information being thrown at the students. I don't agree with that as it can become excessively stressful while students have outside lives other than school. technology also has an impact on stress because as it can be very easy to do and submit assignments, there can be mishaps. fro example, if someone submits and assignment they worked hard on and it disappears there hard work goes away and they get not points for their hard work that is now gone. it wasn't their fault but they can get points off their scores.

Jonathan Wells

2023-02-07 17:32:33 UTC

The point of school in a modern society is to provide children with an education, which gives them the skills, knowledge and experiences needed in order to prosper in life. These skills and the knowledge children are taught are essential in order to become responsible adults in the so called “real world”. This real world includes the career of ones choice, among the necessary responsibilities, like paying bills and also creating relationships and maintaining them. Furthermore, in school students are taught different subjects like math, english, history, science etc; while also being introduced to critical thinking, problem solving and communication techniques needed in life. All in all, schooling is education, which aims to develop individuals for the future in their lives, with all necessary capabilities.

Luisa Tola

2023-02-07 17:32:57 UTC

Hi Ellie!
you bring up some good points about how schools can be a stressful environment and how technology is very heavily relied on. I also agree with the paper and book concept when having to do assignments. although technology can be easier, I feel paper and books allow children and practically anyone learn better as it forces them to memorize what they read and written.

Jonathan Wells

2023-02-07 17:33:06 UTC

What excites me about school is that there are many different ways to succeed and prosper. For instance, you might not be good at math, but you can be god at sciences, and succeed in those ares. Therefore, you can find what you like and stick with it. School also brings many opportunities like building friendships and relationships, finding your hobbies and sports you may enjoy. I always enjoyed learning new things, and participating in new types of activities. I also like how athletics are connected in education and are promoted as good ways to stay in shape and healthy, and relive stress which clearing your mind.

Jonathan Wells

2023-02-07 17:33:42 UTC

What worries me about school is many things. For starters, school especially at higher levels becomes very stressful, time consuming and overwhelming. Many classes workloads never end, you feel like you have no time ever for yourself, for your hobbies, or to work outside of school for money. Many professors are also not understanding in the slightest, if you miss a class, hand in homework late or any other circumstances. Furthermore, I am also worried about how much technology has taken over education, and everything is online, including homework, classes and tests. I feel like we lost the in person touch/connection. And that scares me.

Jonathan Wells

2023-02-07 17:34:29 UTC

Hey Chante,

I really like all your posts. I agree with all that you discussed and really enjoyed the way you proposed your ideas. I also found it cool how you put the images in, which help clarify your reasoning. With your touch on what excites you, I really like how you included how students are allowed to learn things that they enjoy, and stick with that area. I feel like this is really important in education, and a key necessity for being engaged. Lastly, I also like your comments on how there is awareness for mental health illness being implemented, because this is very important for our communities.

JACOB PEDERSEN

2023-02-07 20:56:06 UTC

The point of school is to simply prepare students for life. School teaches young kids cognitive skills and knowledge of various subjects and manners. School also teaches kids basic skills like laws of science, math, history, english, etc. But the biggest thing is it prepares them for college and the real world. School teaches the kids the responsibilities and requirements to move on in life after school ends and into their career and future.

JACOB PEDERSEN

2023-02-07 21:02:37 UTC

Many things excite me in this particular manner. School is an opportunity to expose myself to new things or "broadening my horizon" would be a good way to put it. School excites me because socially I can meet new people and learn more about people in general. Also just learning new things is fun. I truly believe knowledge is power.

JACOB PEDERSEN

2023-02-07 21:17:05 UTC

A couple things concern me with the direction that schools are going is the dominance in technology. Technology has its pros and cons but the cons to me are significant. Technology is going to give more excuses not to go out and socialize more. This will impede their cognitive development in the long run. Im afraid that everyday that goes by technology will be closer and closer to be considered the new "norm" of learning in schools.

JACOB PEDERSEN

2023-02-07 21:27:01 UTC

Hi Derek,

You bring up an excellent point about safety in schools. Gun violence has been a big issue and it is scary being in a vulnerable position all the time. This is a concern that should absolutely be taken into consideration and find an appropriate solution. It is truly sad that this is reality right now.

Victoria Schultz

2023-02-08 01:36:50 UTC

The point of school is to teach students valuable lessons that will help them in their future lives. School helps us to develop into who we are, and what we are interested in, and can even help us create long lasting friendships that we keep for life. It can also help us to discover extracurriculars that can stick with us for life, such as debate or a sport.

Victoria Schultz

2023-02-08 01:38:36 UTC

What excites me about school is that I get to see my friends and create long lasting bonds with other classmates. I like going to school to see my friends, and to catch up with them from when I saw them last.

Victoria Schultz

2023-02-08 01:46:40 UTC

What worries me about school is that it has become such a competitive environment that has taken the fun out of menial tasks. For example, one students reach middle school, parents start to put their kids in competitive prep classes to get high scores to apply and go to selective schools. From these schools, students will begin to look at selective colleges, and decide on selective majors. This can put a tremendous amount of stress on a kid, and can make kids feel like they're disappointing their parents by not living up to their expectations.

Victoria Schultz

2023-02-08 01:51:36 UTC

Hi Jacob,

You bring up the point that schools are leaning towards a dominance in technology, and that this will lead to negative cognitive development. I totally agree with you, and I think that kids need to be in a class with their friends because they need those interactions to grow and behave. The normalization of technology in school hinders children's socialization skills, which has no pros, only negatives.

Marlenie Sanchez

2023-02-08 07:08:52 UTC

Something that worries me is all the stress, anxiety, and depression that causes students to stay unmotivated. Some main factors that cause this are having tests, and participating. For example, there are many tests and exams that students feel too anxious to even do it because they get overwhelmed with the workload.

Marlenie Sanchez

2023-02-08 07:17:22 UTC

Hi Stella,
I enjoyed reading your post and I agree that technology is playing a big role in kids lives. Its such a dangerous thing because every little single thing they see on tv or anywhere else they want to copy it and do it.

Jillian McFadden

2023-02-08 12:53:36 UTC

The point of school is not only to educate young minds on the basic subjects, but also to prepare them for the rest of their lives. In school, students learn the basic math, english, science, and history courses, however, alongside that, students are learning how to create relationships, advocate fro themselves, discovering their passions, and more. School helps one mature, develop, and get a taste of what to expect as they get older.

Jillian McFadden

2023-02-08 12:58:15 UTC

What excites me most is the relationships that I form and how there is always a new lesson to learn. I also found out what my passions were and what I aspired to do in life. No matter how old we become, we always have the capacity to learn new things and meet new people. I hope to become a teacher someday and watch my students discover themselves in their own ways and for me to help guide them. Some of the best relationships formed are that of a student and teacher.

Jillian McFadden

2023-02-08 13:02:49 UTC

Although technology has been incredible helpful, I can't help but ntotice its negative impacts. It seems as though technology is stunting the mental growth of students. Young minds are no longer as curious because all they want to do is look at a screen. As they get older, that same technology turns into a weapon against each other. Social media prompts widespread information, bullying, harassment, depression, stress, and much more. Technology leaves everything at our fingertips, which is not the best thing. Many will continue to abuse technology and its capabilities and I fear that this will eventually change the course of society for the worse.

Jillian McFadden

2023-02-08 13:05:34 UTC

Hi Kailee!

I completely agree with you! Education is 100% the key to growth and maturity. Without it, we would not have the guidance necessary to set ourselves up for our future. I also agree with your take on technology, it is worrisome to see.

Ashley Rodriguez

2023-02-08 13:40:37 UTC

The fact that the proposal prepares learners for their futures is what attracts me about the concept. The reason this is significant is that it gives children the education, training, and experiences they require to succeed in life.

Karina Sanchez

2023-02-08 13:42:25 UTC

The purpose of school is to gain information that can be applied in the real world, for the benefit of society as a whole. It allows for individual development, which in turn allows for societal development. It teaches us skills that help us observe and understand the world around us. It provides us which social skills, problem solving, and critical thinking skills, which helps us succeed in the real world. School also provides us with more opportunities career wise, and may also enable us to have more social mobility. Both education and schools provide us with more opportunities.

Ashley Rodriguez

2023-02-08 13:45:00 UTC

What worries me is instead of us having an of a great education education that involves creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning and taking our time for the students to understand the lesson instead of just learning a new topic everyday just because we have to have them prepare for the standerized test can cause stress to the students because they have to memorize all the concepts that they were taught from September all they way to June and being fully prepared for the test might result from the pressure to perform well on standardized tests and satisfy particular academic requirements.

Veronika Zaluha

2023-02-08 13:52:31 UTC

The point of school is to provide children with education and social stimulations in order to generate valuable members of society. Academically, schools teach varying subjects including English, Math, Science, and History. These classes allow individuals to gain vast amounts of valuable information that will benefit them throughout their life times. This allows them to be able to develop critical thinking skills that are valuable in life.

Karina Sanchez

2023-02-08 13:53:01 UTC

What excites me about school is the opportunity to acquire skills that will help students in their future endeavors. By providing students with skills such as social, critical thinking, and decision making skills, schools are preparing students for their futures. It also exposes us to new ideas, beliefs, and experiences that allows for personal growth in students.

Veronika Zaluha

2023-02-08 14:00:18 UTC

Something the excites me about school is being able to acquire knowledge and become the best version of myself. Personally, knowledge is a core value of mine as it allows me to understand various topics and educate others. School allows for a connection between knowledge and the social aspect of learning which makes the environment highly engaging.

Veronika Zaluha

2023-02-08 14:03:23 UTC

Something that worries me is the newly emerging schooling system that is all based on access to internet and technology. The fact that we have absolutely any information, millions of sources, with just one click away makes it easier for individuals. However, this can be both a good and bad thing. This is good because with the internet and emerging technologies we are advancing as a society. But, this isn't always good because when making information easily attainable it allows for people to not have an eager to actually learn it because they can essentially access it at any time.

Veronika Zaluha

2023-02-08 14:07:00 UTC

Hi Cameron! I wanted to agree with everything that you said. Something that stood out to me was the fact that children nowadays are exceeding more in internet and technological use rather than on hands on skills. This relates to the school transforming their education styles into those that oftentimes lack hands on exposure. Something that I would like to add is the fact that children now don't get enough time for recess and other both cognitive and physical aspects into learning and overall engagement , proving that technology and the internet is truly transforming education as a whole.

Karina Sanchez

2023-02-08 14:07:17 UTC

When it comes to modern day education and schools, I am worried that schools are allowing students to become too reliant on technology. It's important for students to learn how to become social, and not all students learn the same way and may be better off when learning in the traditional way. Im also worried that schools are underfunded, and the job of educators and schools counselors are undermined. Not only that but the stigma around schools in todays society, surrounding safety within schools. We have seen many cases when it comes to gun violence, and school is no longer a safe haven for all children. It has become a place of terror, and fear for many. Schools are also not providing students with some necessary life skills, and instead focus on academic knowledge that prepare us for college, but not our careers or future lives.

Karina Sanchez

2023-02-08 14:13:22 UTC

Hi Victoria,

I enjoyed reading your response, and I like how you included how schools can allow us to find our interests, and provide us with opportunities for personal growth. I also agree with how schools have become so competitive and there are more expectations for students to meet creating a stressful environment. School shouldn't just be about academic achievements but providing students with opportunities to become well rounded individuals.

2023-02-08 14:18:18 UTC

The purpose/ aim of school is to educate minds and help them earn real knowledge on subjects which they can then apply themselves too. School should be successful in offering good learning resources that will allow students to truly understand what they are learning about. Parents decide where to send their children however a school district decides how to run the schools. A well meaning education to me is when someone has critical thinking skills and common knowledge on basic aspects.

2023-02-08 14:19:24 UTC

What excites me is the opportunity for a better future and also how school is a building block and microscope to what future generations will look like, or how our future leaders will act like.

2023-02-08 14:21:00 UTC

What worries is me is the social aspect of schools and how some kids dont feel safe going to school due to bullying and other matters which then affects their education. It worries me that schools sometimes dont have the best handle on dealing with matters outside of learning, such as personal conflicts between students or conflicts in general.

2023-02-08 14:26:00 UTC

Karina, I agree with you with the technology aspect because as much as technology offers us almost any type of knowledge and has been proven to be useful, its also harmful to young minds because of the dependency they have. Almost every child now has a form of technology which doesnt allow them to experience real life learning or hands on learning.

Janet Ho

2023-02-08 14:30:29 UTC

the aim of schools in democratic society is to educate children and help them develop so they can continue their lives after school to the fullest cable they can. School also provides children with social skills they will need in the future. getting an education is so important to children who's brains are still developing. School is required by the government for children. according to me i think well educated is someone who is not only book smart but is smart in other ways then profesional

Janet Ho

2023-02-08 14:49:42 UTC

things that excite me is about school is how much knowlage i can learn and all the different ways i can learn. Also how much learning can help my future.

Janet Ho

2023-02-08 14:51:16 UTC

what worries me about school is how kids struggle with social aspect theses days a lot due to the technology. kids struggle to make connections without tech.

Janet Ho

2023-02-08 14:53:49 UTC

Karina i agree with you that it is cause for worry because schools are so reliant on technology. i feel as tho they should go towards more of a hands on approach

max muñoz

maxwellmunoz — 2023-02-08 22:01:25 UTC

The point of school is more than just educating a child, it also helps children develop socially and emotionally with others. Students connect with their peers and are able to form social groups, a critical step in social development. Besides the social and emotional benefits, school develops students' brains to push them towards a successful future. Students learn a mix of subjects to understand the world around them, and then can chose what they want to do in the future based off their knowledge.

max muñoz

maxwellmunoz — 2023-02-08 22:04:46 UTC

School can be very exciting once you step back and look at the big picture. At school, students are able to make lifelong friends that can stay as a system of support. Students are able to surround themselves with knowledge and students that fit their interests and learn more. Students can also create meaningful bonds with their teachers/professors, another vital part of social development. It excites me how school has so many opportunities for students!

max muñoz

maxwellmunoz — 2023-02-08 22:09:01 UTC

Although school is a place of learning and opportunities, there are some circumstances that can completely destroy this experience. Bullying is one of the worst issues, as some students' mental health are ruined by mean words or actions that bullies do. School has also become more frightening to attend due to upcoming gun violence. Students should not have to go to school worrying whether they will leave alive or not. Schools are also beginning to understand mental health more, however, school can be a difficult challenge from those who suffer from mental disorders; especially when teachers and student peers don't understand.

max muñoz

maxwellmunoz — 2023-02-08 22:13:37 UTC

Hi Janet,

I agree with you that the purpose of school is to help children develop so that they can live their lives to their full capability. I agree that school is very important in the development of students. Lastly, I agree that a well educated person is not only book smart, but smart in other ways too, such as socially, emotionally, street-smart, etc.

Alex Paltielov

2023-02-09 18:19:39 UTC

The purpose of school in a democratic society is to prepare students to become fully functional members of society. School is a mini society on its own, with group activities and classrooms with many people. School also prepares students to face real world problems with the subjects they learn about in school. While not all subjects are directly important to a students career or interests, all subjects have an application in the real world. Therefore, the schooling system combines both the educational and collaborative aspects to mentally and also physically prepare students for the real world.

Alex Paltielov

2023-02-09 18:25:06 UTC

What excites me about school is that everyday I have a chance to learn something new and grow. I also look forward to collaborating with my peers and socializing with everyone around me. I see myself using information and topics learned in school in my everyday life, which makes me look forward to learning even more.

Alex Paltielov

2023-02-09 18:28:52 UTC

What worries me about today is the fact that that our generation has merged with technology. Modern technology has both very positive and very negative aspects to it. Technology is causing students to communicate less and less with each other, which will compromise key social skills in the future. Technology also lowers the need for memorization as everything is accessible through a computer or phone.

Alex Paltielov

2023-02-09 18:38:44 UTC

Hi Ariana,
I agree with you in the fact that schools today are becoming extremely stressful environments. At a very young age, kids are being bombarded with exams and pressure from teachers to perform very well. I see my cousins who are in third grade writing essays and stressing to study for big math or english tests. I feel like it is becoming too competitive and the pressure should be eased from younger students who should be having more fun.

Rebecca Rhee

2023-02-10 02:14:27 UTC

The purpose of school in a democratic society is to provide children with a well rounded education that exposes them to many different subjects. We should teach the future generations about the past to make sure that history doesn't repeat itself. We should make sure that it's an inclusive environment where all types of thinking, learning, and being are accepted and valued. Schools should also teach skills like reading and math to set up kids to learn for the rest of their lives. It also gives kids a place to socialize, which is so important. They learn life lessons like respecting others and sharing.

Rebecca Rhee

2023-02-10 02:20:26 UTC

What excites me most is that diversity and inclusion (in my opinion) is the best it's ever been. Whether it's racial, LGBTQ, or religious, I feel like so many parts of this country are embracing our differences. I feel like the future generations are just going to be even more accepting as time goes on. I think children are learning to advocate for themselves and others and it makes me hopeful for our future.

Rebecca Rhee

2023-02-10 02:23:22 UTC

Going with what I said excites, on the flip side, it also worries me that there are some schools who refuse to teach diversity even though that's the current climate we live in. Diversity is the norm, but some people act like it's not. Another thing that worries me is standardized testing. I feel like a lot of people are put at a disadvantage when everyone is put on the same testing standards, because not everyone comes from the same education background or have the same resources to compared fairly.

Rebecca Rhee

2023-02-10 02:26:45 UTC

Hi Paige,
I agree with you it's not good if children have a negative relationship with school and it should be a safe space. It's important for schools to really care about children's mental health and well being and step in to make sure they feel supported. It will really hurt students' learning if they can't get support for their personal problems.

Francesca Russo

2023-02-10 04:39:58 UTC

The point of school is for students just like us to find themselves, and to educate and build as a person. School is something that helps to educate us to go into the real world someday, giving us knowledge we wouldn't learn about unless we were in the classes we take today. The point of school as well is for students to be able to express themselves as to who they are and what their passions are, and the topics they like to study too.

EMily Leon

2023-02-10 16:51:12 UTC

The point of schools if for children and adults to get a good education. It also allows children to build relationships, friendships, and social skill by being around other people. It also prepares children for their futures so that they will be happy and stable and be able to live.

Emily Leon

2023-02-10 16:53:47 UTC

I am excited to be educated enough to become a nurse. I decided to forward my education and go to college to become a nurse so therefore one day I will be able to save lives. I am so excited to learn and be able to learn all the aspects of being a nurse and be able to have a successful future

Emily Leon

2023-02-10 16:55:52 UTC

What worries me is the tests and passing my classes that I am going to have to take to become a nurse. The NCLEX basically determines if I am able to become a nurse. It scares me because I hate taking test and If I fail I am going to be devestated.

Emily Leon

2023-02-10 16:58:57 UTC

Hi Ellie R!,
I agree with you 100%. I love going to classes because of my major too! It just makes everything more exciting especially when you are doing a major that you really love doing.

Serina S.

2023-02-12 19:17:54 UTC

The point of school is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills in order for students to succeed in future life. It also leads students on a disciplined path by promoting both intellectual and social development.

Serina S.

2023-02-12 19:18:18 UTC

What excites me about school is that it provides a comfortable environment for students to explore different subjects, work together with peers or teachers, and participate in clubs, sports, and other activities.

Serina S.

2023-02-12 19:19:25 UTC

What worries me about school is the potential negatives of advancing technology. While these skills may be beneficial in the future, technology may hinder the prior standards of education. Additionally, the inequalities and limited resources across schools also worries me as students are not provided with the same opportunities.

Serina S.

2023-02-12 19:19:56 UTC

Hi Derek, I fully agree with you that schools are to prepare students to become contributing members of society. I think it is also important to consider that schools provide a form discipline as they learn to obey rules, complete assignments, think critically, etc.

Jasmilet ortiz

2023-02-12 23:17:09 UTC

Hi Marlenie I completely agree when it comes to having so many test it can be very overwhelming and can cause so much anxiety. Having to keep up with everything plus studying for exams are varying overwhelming.

Dara McCabe

2023-02-12 23:24:41 UTC

The point of school is to provide students the opportunity of a well-rounded education, provided with the skills, experience, and knowledge from a school system. School is a place where all students should be accepted to show who they really are, with the provided tools become whoever they aspire to be, and with that school is of utmost importance to ones personal growth.

Dara McCabe

2023-02-12 23:30:24 UTC

What excites me and has excited me for years about school is learning interestingly new information, facts, and teaching methods. School, for me, has always been a playground of one's personal identity and growth, from growing up with other students and seeing who they become to learning a new way of education whilst entering college. School excites me as it is my opportunity to achieve my goals and dreams, I enjoy meeting new people and professors as well as having opportunities to expand my horizons.

Dara McCabe

2023-02-12 23:32:16 UTC

What worries me about school is not doing as well as I should, and not enjoying what I'm learning or doing. Going into every new class I feel as if im always faced with the thought of not enjoying it or not doing well.

Dara McCabe

2023-02-12 23:35:40 UTC

Hey Kailee, I agree with everything you said that education is the key in ones growth to what excites and worries you about school. With school benefiting and helping us set up our futures it really is exciting.

2023-02-13 00:14:35 UTC

The point of school is to be able to allow students to grow their thinking and skills. It is to educate them and allow them to understand that they have a voice in our world. Along with this, schools provide students the basic knowledge of everyday skills such as problem solving and communications. The number one priority of schools has to do with helping a student to understand our real world and help them get ready for it. Teachers are meant to prepare students for the real world experiences.

2023-02-13 00:24:44 UTC

Something that excites me about the future is to help educate students and to get them more prepared than we were. I'm excited to help students gain their voice. In addition, I'm excited to keep learning about new things. The learning experience is never ending and there is always something new to be learning about. There will be new resources for students to use to help gain a deeper understanding on topics.

2023-02-13 00:40:18 UTC

Something I'm worried about is the competitiveness of the school atmosphere. This would stress out students and rather than learning, there will be more of memorization. Technology is a huge issue as well which may take away from the learning experience. Technology is both a harmful and helpful tool for learning. Where you can use technology to gain knowledge, you can also use technology for cheating purposes.

Matthew Simbana

2023-02-13 00:45:55 UTC

When thinking about the point of school it is imperative to recognize the skills and lessons taught beyond the view of curriculum. Simple subjects are often used as tools in order to develop critical thinking and social skills. When first developing these skills it is important to introduce ideas at the pace of the student and only then to challenge them in order to further hone and sharpen their "senses".

Matthew Simbana

2023-02-13 00:51:18 UTC

The idea of learning excites me. This may sound like an oversimplified response but, when thinking about the gaining of knowledge it excites me because I know that learning something new also means learning that it is not exclusive to the bounds its introduced with. For example, when I first learned about the pythagorean theorem I thought it was just some math law that wouldn't apply to any of my non-academic interests but it is the first thing that pops into my head now when thinking about the fastest way to get somewhere. This application of something learned in an "abstract" situation just further emphasizes how everything cam be connected.

Matthew Simbana

2023-02-13 00:56:32 UTC

The main thing that worries me the most when referring to academic environments is curriculum. Specifically the importance placed upon grades. It seems like our whole lives we've associated good grades with being smart and in turn "worthy". Of course this is to be expected within the confines of school but what about the students who are demoralized? Not just by numbers on paper, but by parents, guardians and teachers that are quick to punish if a student does not meet a standardized expectation. This connects to the institution of schools where now business, such as tuition and programs, take priority over learning.

Matthew Simbana

2023-02-13 01:01:52 UTC

Hi Adella,

I cannot emphasize how much I agree with your worries about education. The points you make are often overlooked by people who value business over education or people who have been burnt out by an underfunded broken system. I've seen both sides and often wonder if and how we can make a real change without becoming desensitized or bought.

2023-02-13 01:11:03 UTC

Dear Derek,
I agree with you. I am afraid about the gun violence that has been going on in our generation. I am scared and concerned on how schools are going to be when we all have kids as well. Nothing can prepare anyone for that sort of experience and it really is so scary.

Francesca Russo

2023-02-13 01:38:54 UTC

What excites me most is seeing that schools are giving more and more opportunities these days with learning. They offer varieties of classes that students can take, as well as offer classes that satisfy they're interests and possibly what they could be studying in college.

Francesca Russo

2023-02-13 01:42:36 UTC

What worries me most about school is the stress that it puts on students. in this day and age, students strive to get perfect grades, and spending majority of their days studying and doing homework for classes. Students are striving to get more of a perfect grade than they do with learning. Students aren't able to obtain knowledge being in so many classes, and overwhelming themselves with work that they done take time to themselves.

Francesca Russo

2023-02-13 01:47:59 UTC

Hi Antonella! I definitely agree with you in what you wrote. Students these days study too memorize, and aren't retaining the information they are learning in school. Peer pressure as well is a concern mine. When it comes to this, it causes students mental health to go down thinking they aren't worth it if they don't fit in or do what everyone else is doing.

2023-02-13 02:52:35 UTC

The purpose of school is to educate the youth. School is there to shape an individual and prepare them for their future lives and jobs as an adult. All of your experiences in school help you become the person you are today. School teaches you morals, values, education on what is going on in the world, and skills for your daily life. Even starting from kindergarten school teaches you things like sharing to help shape you to be a good individual. Education is so important and without it, we would be clueless and not even know basic knowledge.

2023-02-13 02:57:55 UTC

What excites me about school is how our education systems are becoming more modernized. The school education systems are so important for the children to learn about what is actually going on. It is exciting to see how technology helps our children have classes even when they are not able to meet in person. This is so ideal, so children can continue to be educated and learn more and more.

2023-02-13 03:01:04 UTC

What worries me about school is how so many children are developing anxiety, depression, or other mental illnesses. Children and teenagers go through so much already and the stress and workload of school can be really overwhelming and hard to maintain. Some teachers seem to not truly care about their students and just pile on work. I have even seen my peers be struggling mentally and on top of it also struggling in their classes because teachers do not understand.

2023-02-13 03:03:13 UTC

Hi Ava! I agreed with your point when you mentioned that school also prepares you for future tasks, as well as for learning. I also can relate to being worried about not understanding things coming off, especially for tests, but it does help to get in contact with a professor for office hours.

Glendys Reyes

2023-02-13 03:24:21 UTC

The point of having schools is to educate the present and future generation of students into becoming knowledgeable people in the democratic society we are living in. Schools also give us experience of what exactly the real world is like as well as guiding us into our future and helping us figure out who exactly we want to be in life. The teachers also look out for their students and their needs for them to be successful when learning new things which is very important when they are just starting their education.

Glendys Reyes

2023-02-13 03:30:43 UTC

What excites me about school is that you are learning new things and gaining new knowledge, with that knowledge you can apply it into your daily life. There a great teachers that also support you in everything and form a strong bond as you grow. The schools don't only focus on educating but letting the students find their talents in sports or clubs. Schools are also a great opportunity to find your identity and who you would like to have as close friends for the next few years of your life.

Glendys Reyes

2023-02-13 03:40:02 UTC

What worries me about school and education in general is how some students are treated. I've seen many students get treated badly and unjustly by teachers which completely ruins education for the student. There are several aspects about schools that negatively affect the student such as the amount of workload given. Many students are stressed and dealing with their personal issues, and have to stay on top of their school work adding more stress and can burn them out or even lead to having problems with their mental health. There are several more issues with schools that worry me such as bullying and racism not only from students but also from the adults.

Glendys Reyes

2023-02-13 03:49:08 UTC

Hi Carly,

I completely agree with your worries about students losing the ability to interact or communicate with others due to technology. It is really starting show how many kids are becoming very distant with each other because of that, which can also affect them in other ways. Like you said there should be a balance between using technology and actually engaging with someone face to face.

Oumou Diallo

2023-02-13 06:56:19 UTC

The point of school is to provide students with the basic tools, knowledge, and skills they need to become a successful citizen. You are introduced to various forms/subjects of education, whether it's stem-related, language, history, arts, etc to help you decide on a profession and hone in on those skills to make a living off of it. The point of school is to also introduce you to different kinds of people, thus increasing your communication skills and teaching you how to socialize.

Oumou Diallo

2023-02-13 07:02:29 UTC

What excites me about school are the goals and future plans I'm trying to achieve in life. It's genuinely what keeps me going. Of course, the experiences you have, the things you learn, and the friends you make along the way are all exciting things that happens because of school. But, i'm one who loves to think about the future and envision a specific lifestyle for myself that i'm determined to reach.

Oumou Diallo

2023-02-13 07:08:47 UTC

There are so many things that worry me about school. The most important thing that worries me about continuing my education is the cost and falling in debt. I'm worried that i won't be able to afford it. College is so expensive and i grow to learn that more and more each day.
Another thing that worries me is if i end up unsure about my major or i end up deciding to change it. This worries me because this can lead to me having to take a whole detour and stay in college a lot longer than anticipated and/or cost more.
I'm also worried about the challenges i'm going to face that are really going to test how much i want this degree. I'm hoping that whatever i do, i don't quit.

Oumou Diallo

2023-02-13 07:12:08 UTC

Hi Emily!
i agree with you about how the tests, especially the NCLEX worries you. I'm also a nursing major and i'm just as terrified bout taking them in the future. Hopefully, it's all in our head and we end up passing them on our first try!

Amelie Santos

2023-02-13 08:23:02 UTC

The purpose of school is to provide students with an education to gain knowledge and opportunities so they can thrive. For young students this opens up opportunities since it is the one place where they go to get new life experiences. It also can help you to meet the grades that you need to go further and succeed in life, and it gives you the skills and knowledge that can be accomplished and improved. You can learn more then just basic science, english, social studies or math. Over time students learn how to become more social and they’re able to make new friends, join after school activities, and play sports.

Amelie Santos

2023-02-13 08:40:22 UTC

What excites me the most about school is being able to learn interesting topics about my career and being able to be with my friends. For me, school is not just about the education and learning aspect, it is also about being able to grow as an individual!

2023-02-13 08:47:13 UTC

What worries me most about school is the stress and anxiety that i get from the difficult nursing courses i take and making sure i pass. I also worry sometimes what if it doesn’t work out with nursing, i put myself in a lot of debt for nothing.

Amelie Santos

2023-02-13 08:59:30 UTC

Hi Nella,

I completely agree with you kids nowadays are very glued onto phones, ipads, and social media apps. Kids hardly ever interact with other children when they’re using technology based of what i’ve seen. They’re given these things at such a young age and personally i think it’s doing a lot of damage to them. Growing up i don’t remember being so stuck on a screen all day and i definitely think this issue will continue on occur if parents don’t limit the amount of use and teach them how to be more interactive with others.

The Point of School

2023-02-13 10:27:56 UTC

The point of school is to provide new forms of knowledge to students. This can be provided to students of all ages. Not only does school give people basic knowledge on certain subjects and aspects of life, it can enable those to really understand and figure out philosophies and concepts of this world. School not only provides the young basic knowledge, it is the foundation for them to branch off and learn about various things that are present in life, whether that’s law, the human body, education, etc. School not only gives the youth a foundation of knowledge for their upcoming futures, the school atmosphere provides children some sort of structure and discipline. Having to be up and ready to attend school by a certain time 5 times a day, while having assignments that need to be fulfilled by a certain deadline; all provides children a particular form of structure and discipline without knowing.

What excites me

2023-02-13 10:42:56 UTC

What brings me excitement regarding school, is the possibility and opportunity that coincide with it. Schools can give children great education, therefore preparing them for more advanced forms of learning and occupations. What also brings me excitement and or joy is the more things that people are teaching the youth/students. For a good portion of my life in particular, I was taught sugarcoated parts of history versus the truth. It is important for students to learn the truth about history and etc. so they aren’t ignorant to the world and societies they live in.

What worries me

2023-02-13 10:53:10 UTC

Something that worries me in the school system is the improper teaching on certain subjects. Whether or not that means it’s an instructor that doesn’t necessarily care to properly inform their students about their society. This could also be something as simple as students that may have trouble understanding whatever is being taught and them not being provided resources to aid them. This could then lead to a lack of motivation to want to continue learning/understanding whatever topic that comes as a challenge.

2023-02-13 10:56:43 UTC

Hi Ameile,
I appreciate how you not only mentioned how beneficial schools are in providing knowledge to yourself and others but other opportunities. I couldn’t agree more when school is something that makes one grow as an individual and can build and form their character. Though I didn’t write that myself, I definitely agree and wanted to point that out as that is another great way to view how school can improve and affect students lives.

2023-02-13 13:30:57 UTC

The purpose of schools in a democratic society is to give students a proper education and important knowledge needed to succeed in life. Also, to help prepare them for their lives in the future by helping them gain certain skills like critical thinking or communication skills. Schools are responsible for all students to feel that they are in a safe environment where they can learn to the best of their capacities without having the fear of being judged or discriminated against.

2023-02-13 13:33:42 UTC

What excites me the most about school is the different opportunities one gains through school is exciting as well and learning new things that I didn't know about before and applying it to my life.

2023-02-13 13:36:11 UTC

What worries me about the schooling system is that there are some teachers who don't pay enough attention to teaching their students efficiently from which students suffer. The grading system is another thing to worry about because tests do weigh heavier than other assignments and not every student is a good test taker which has a toll on their overall grades.

2023-02-13 13:39:12 UTC

Hey Francesca, I agree with how you say that the amount of stress that students are put under is something that is worrying. I feel that I can relate to that myself as well. I also agree that schools are meant to help students find themselves and build who they are.

Taranpreet Kaur

2023-02-14 18:25:26 UTC

In our democratic society today, the purpose of schools is to educate the upcoming generations about the history of the world, about open minded beliefs, about world politics, and about life. The bigger picture is to offer students education that can help transform their lives for the better. Schools give students opportunity.

Taranpreet Kaur

2023-02-14 18:28:33 UTC

What excited me about school is that opportunity to meet new people and to explore. Once I get really engrossed by a certain topic, I just want to keep gaining more knowledge on that subject more and more. That is the beauty of school.

Taranpreet Kaur

2023-02-14 18:38:41 UTC

In the education system today, there are a few things that worry me. The time is one of them. Because children do not pay attention in those classrooms, I believe early morning classes should not be offered. Being awake so early drains the brain cognitively. Due to likely impaired brain function, students won't pay full attention to their studies at that time.

Taranpreet Kaur

2023-02-14 18:41:40 UTC

Hi Amelie! I agree with you in terms of technology. These upcoming generations are consumed by technology. For them technology is everywhere. When I was growing up, I spent most of my time playing outside with my friends, and the kids nowadays are stuck to their iphones and ipads.

Alannah Pearce

2023-02-15 15:27:03 UTC

I think school is very significant in a child’s life. In my opinion, its not just acedemically where the child excells but often times, school is where a child finds themself. In the generic school system, a child is placed randomly amongst a wide variety of students who come from all different types of homes and backgrounds. Children in school have the opportunity to expose themselves to things they would never be able to at home. I think children being in school at a young age is very important for their character build and for the type of person they eventually grow into.

Alannah Pearce

2023-02-15 15:31:49 UTC

What excites me the most is the endless possibilities. In school, theres so much to learn, so many different topics to discover. There is a never ending possibility to learn something new and I love that about school. In most High Schools, there are tons of different classes that teach about different things.

Mary Brophy

2023-02-15 15:32:19 UTC

The purpose of schools within a democratic society is to promote creativity and effective ways of understanding general education courses. If we, as teachers, can get our students to the state standards with the most effective methods for each student, we have done our job well. Although students deserve to learn at their own pace, superintendents and state requirements may hinder or even make the situation worse. There may be multiple requirements based on a student's age and grade, but students should be a top priority, not standards. Each child learns differently, and that should be recognized more frequently within the classroom.

Mary Brophy

2023-02-15 15:35:32 UTC

The most exciting aspect of education, for me, would be the idea that a school is a foundation for any child to be the person they want to be. Given the proper knowledge and opportunity, our students will be able to strive for greatness, in and out of the classroom. With the right teachers, community, and mindset, these students can stand up for what they believe in, and follow any passion they may have.

Alannah Pearce

2023-02-15 15:37:23 UTC

What worries me the most in the school system is exclusion. The school systems have come a long way and have progressed for the better in so many ways however, I still worry for the students who may feel left out at times in school. Whether it’s because of religion, race, the financial status of their family, or because of bullying, it’s a horrible thing for a child to experience.

Mary Brophy

2023-02-15 15:42:26 UTC

One aspect that worried me about the education system is the inequities and biased perspectives of the faculty and staff of a school. This prevents students from being seen and heard within their communities and classes, promoting isolation within the education system.

This, as well as the high and possibly unrealistic standards we hold the students at. Not every child learns the same way, at the same speed. Holding each student to the same expectations will result in heightened feelings of anxiety and stress for students.

Mary Brophy

2023-02-15 15:47:19 UTC

Hi Alannah, I completely agree with your "Point of School" post. Not everyone realizes the importance of socialization within schools, and the ability to find what truly excites a student. The exposure to different cultures and ways of life is what school does so beautifully; bringing different sides of the community together to understand one another. This helps shape students into open-minded, curious, and accepting adults. without a conducive and supportive environment, a student can be hindered or even disregarded which is what we, as educators, strive to prevent.

Rhea Ketwaru

2023-02-26 03:59:28 UTC

The purpose of school is to ensure that every student develops their greatest potential so that they can live artistic and moral lives, as well as leading and learning from others.

Rhea Ketwaru

2023-02-26 04:03:18 UTC

What excites me about school is being able to learn something new everday. I enjoy learning from my peers and professors, I also find exciting is that the criteria is preparing me for my future career.

Rhea Ketwaru

2023-02-26 04:08:22 UTC

What worries me about school is that some children are unable to receive certain academic possibilities than others. I also am worried that most institutions don't teach children basic life skills.I remember going from middle to high school was difficult because I lacked basic social skills.

Rhea Ketwaru

2023-02-26 04:11:50 UTC

Hi Antonella! I agree with your response, I do find myself feeling pressured if a student does understand a topic better than I do, it also becomes very challenging trying to memorize and recall certain information that is all thrown at you at once.

Steven Fanelli

2024-02-09 21:18:02 UTC

The point of school is to provide students with education and this can help them in the future with jobs and other things they are interested in. Schools teach students many things like learning to be independent, becoming an adult, learning new skills, learning academics and socially. These are all great benefits that schools provide in our society today. Being a part of a school is like being a part of a community where everyone thinks, learns and helps each other. There are many outcomes when it comes to learning in a school like English, math, social studies, science, gym, music, and other classes you can take that you are interested in. They also have sports, clubs, and activities after school that can help a student become more active in your school.

Steven Fanelli

2024-02-09 21:21:10 UTC

What excites me about school is being able to have freedom and being able to learn and socialize with others. I think these are all beneficial for everyone in a school environment. Being able to learn skills, do activities after school, meet new friends, have freedom outside of the home, prepare, for a future, and become an adult is very exciting for many students.

Steven Fanelli

2024-02-09 21:26:11 UTC

Many things worry me about schools such as grades and thinking about my future. As most students worry about their grades, what colleges they are thinking about, and what they are going to do with their future is a very stressful situation. Being in an environment like school can also worry many students as they may not think they fit in which can be very stressful. Many students lack the actual learning part of school and may focus on other things that are not as important. Social media and bullying also play a huge role in schools today which students may worry about. Also, just the workload that teachers give students and being able to use time management properly can be a huge challenge.

Steven Fanelli

2024-02-09 21:38:24 UTC

Hi Derek, I also agree with you on gun violence as this has become scary in our lives today and we don't know what could happen in the future. Also as a physical education teacher, I am worried about myself in the future because our environment isn't safe anymore at schools. Schools really do have so much to offer and it is truly sad that we have to worry about gun violence.

Alana Arnaeva

2024-02-12 02:50:05 UTC

I believe that education, which promotes critical thinking, intellectual growth, and the acquisition of skills necessary for people to make significant contributions to society, is the main goal of schools. In addition to teaching academic subjects, schools are essential for character development, socializing, and preparing students for future obstacles in their personal and professional lives. They help to create the kind of capable, well-rounded citizens that communities and society need to advance.

Alana Arnaeva

2024-02-12 02:53:17 UTC

The most exciting thing is the way that schools use education to shape the future makes them fascinating. The dynamic atmosphere, meeting new different people who can be your friends for the whole life, variety of educational opportunities, and room for intellectual and personal development make schools exciting and vital establishments.

Alana Arnaeva

2024-02-12 02:58:32 UTC

To be honest, there are a few things that worry me about schools. Concerns about schools frequently center on problems including educational inequality, difficulty about making new friends, leaving my comfort zone, judgment from the outside due to misunderstanding. of the subject, a lack of resources, and difficulties in making adjustments for changing student needs. It is imperative that these issues are resolved in order to guarantee that all pupils receive an effective and equal education in schools.

Alana Arnaeva

2024-02-12 03:03:23 UTC

Hi Rhea! I agree with you that the exciting thing about schools that we can learn something new everything. I also want to add that it is not only about learning from teachers or professors but also your friends. People around you can help a lot and teach you something you did not know or understand. I'm happy for you that you are enjoying your classes and professors and so do I! I'm very excited about learning more for my future.

Alana Arnaeva

2024-02-12 03:09:01 UTC

Hi Glendys! I agree with you about your concerns. Some teachers can be very harsh and it plays a great role what professor/teacher you have. It is very stressful when you are treated badly in class. It can completely ruin your studying on a particular subject.

Claudia B

2024-02-18 19:32:29 UTC

The point of school is to get ready for the outside world initially. Each step of schooling is completely different and provides different educational factors. For example, elementary school is where we learn basic human prompts. Colors, simple numbers. It is also where we learn how to be human—interacting with our classmates, developing into different individuals, and learning how to be our own person. In middle and high school, people learn what they like and dislike about people, maybe career choices, and how they want to grow up and start to figure out the life they want to live. It teaches us that we can do whatever we want if we set our minds to it. College and beyond are highly specific. Professors and people perceive that we are our own selves, and no one is holding anyone else's hands. You are free to either excel or fall. This is probably the hardest point because you learn there is no one else to help you but yourself and you do what you want with that information.

claudia b

2024-02-18 19:34:58 UTC

Something that excites me is my future. I am in college to learn about myself, my individuality, and where I want to be in the next 5 years. As scary as that sounds, it pushes me and excites me that I am building a future for myself and in school I can do that. This scariness of the future allows me to grow and change. School is pushing me to do better things and helps me figure out exactly what I want to do and what I should learn

Claudia B

2024-02-18 19:36:30 UTC

What worries me is also what excites me, as mentioned in my previous post. I am worried that I won't be able to get through tough schooling and won't be able to accomplish my dreams. Sometimes this is worrying because I think that i could be setting my standards pretty high but it also gives me peace of the situation

Claudia B

2024-02-18 19:40:02 UTC

In response to Oumou, I agree with this fear of the cost of school in debt. The fear is that failing courses will hinder the ability to keep going. I, too, have that fear because this is a major topic of conversation in my family and among the people who help me pay for school. This puts an immense amount of pressure on someone that only wants to do good.

the aims of a school in a democratic society is to be very diverse and everyone to be treated equally -Julia

2024-02-19 03:08:06 UTC

The purpose of school is to help students with their education and to help them gain knowledge in subjects they lack knowledge in. School helps you grow up in the real world and give you opportunities to get a job someday. School helps students develop social skills, communication skills, problem solving etc. -Julia

2024-02-19 03:11:22 UTC

What excites me about school is it helps prepare me for my future life, and helps me get a job in the real world. I believe if you work hard in school you gain more opportunities such as good jobs, a good scholarship, and good knowledge to know stuff in life. School is also exciting because you get to meet new peers and friends along the way. - Julia

2024-02-19 03:13:39 UTC

What worries me is the inequality and unfairness between students. I worry that in school people can get unequal opportunities because of their race or gender. I also worry about students getting made fun of because of their appearance, what they wear, etc. -Julia

2024-02-19 03:17:19 UTC

Hi Alana,

2024-02-19 03:23:47 UTC

I completely agree with you about how schools help you shape your future and help you get a job and many opportunities in the long run. I also agree that meeting new friends can be very exciting!- Julia

Point of school: Ikjot Singh

2025-02-11 22:50:38 UTC

is to help me get a degree which would allow me to increase the level of my education which then allow me to make more money