What is it like being an alumni of a school that’s underfunded or neglected? Even if the school is “good” (as in well funded or private), does the learning environment reflect that? Also, the dark side of American schools (shootings) dampens peace of mind for parents since at any given moment some gun wielding individual can storm in murdering those inside (students, teachers, custodians, etc.)

  • toiletobserver@lemmy.world
    81·
    5 days ago

    You had me until you got to a private school, which is largely affiliated with a religion. Those cess pools preach mumbo jumbo to impressionable minds and pretend it’s factual.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      5 days ago

      Me:

      There’s only 8% that are different

      You:

      That doesn’t mean they’re better!!!

      Strong argument for public education…

      • toiletobserver@lemmy.world
        11·
        5 days ago

        I don’t take exception to learning about religions and their histories. I took an Eastern religion class in college and quite enjoyed it. The difference is that it wasn’t presented as factual but as an explanation for cultural and societal behaviors.