Tag: school

School Vouchers Are Proving Critics Right, But It May Be Far Too Late

School Vouchers Are Proving Critics Right, But It May Be Far Too Late

​The public school system within the United States has, unsurprisingly, been subject to many calls for reform. Among the many propositions, school vouchers have become the most popular solution in recent years, particularly within the Trump Administration. ​School vouchers, state-funded scholarships that use public education funds for private school tuition, were seen as a great […]

Middle School Stabbing in NYC

Middle School Stabbing in NYC

There must be something in the water—because it seems like kids are becoming increasingly violent by the day. Violence between children has increased within the past decade, and an incident occurring at a middle school in the Bronx area adds to these concerning numbers. An 11-year-old girl was taken into custody after stabbing a 12-year-old […]

Should We Be Able to Discuss Politics in School?

Should We Be Able to Discuss Politics in School?

The education system has always sought to offer equal education and opportunities to their students despite race, religion, sexuality, etc. Schools have aimed, for many years, to avoid both discrimination and exclusion to every degree, banning any discourse surrounding sensitive topics that could potentially offend other communities. These forbidden or taboo subjects often include religion, […]

School Breakfast Programs: Nourishment or Surveillance?

School Breakfast Programs: Nourishment or Surveillance?

In classrooms across America, lunchtime trays reflect more than dietary guidelines — they reflect institutional power. Public health initiatives in schools, framed as educational interventions, often serve as tools for surveillance and behavior conditioning under the guise of wellness. Federal policies like the “Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act” position nutrition as a moral imperative, championing low-fat […]

All Students Should Take Mandatory Dance Classes in PE to Help Build Confidence

All Students Should Take Mandatory Dance Classes in PE to Help Build Confidence

Dance building confidence might seem counterintuitive for shy people who don’t like the spotlight or like to perform, but that’s the very reason taking classes can help build anyone’s confidence, even someone who doesn’t dance. Completing a few eight counts in front of a group shows that it’s not as scary as it may seem, […]

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