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What is the Purpose of Schools? Who are marginalized students in schools and what do they need from our school system?

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What is the Purpose of Schools?       The purpose of schools is to allow kids to have the opportunity to learn, comprehend, and set goals in a safe and healthy environment. This allows kids to make mistakes and learn from them in a non-judgemental setting. Think about this ... Does school actually help your kids out in the real world? I would have to say yes, and for two reasons ... For one, if a student wants to go get a degree and stay in school, then I would say that school did help them in the real world, because they're going to take off with the career they majored in. My second reasoning, schools can also help young adults realize that getting a degree is not for everyone. Yes, it's good to see kids go off to college, but at the same time, they have a choice of what they want to do in this world. Not everything needs a degree, but it's always good to have a back up plan.      Who are marginalized students in schools and what do they need from our school system?    

Introductory Post!

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About Me:       Hi! My name is Raegan Olvera and I'm a freshman here at Texas State. I love to workout, hike, bake, and spend time with family/friends. If anyone has any workout splits or places they like to hike, please let me know! I'm currently living at home due to some mental health issues, and I just wanted to say... if anyone needs someone to talk to lean on, I'm always hear to listen. Please remember that mental health is just as important as physical health!  Favorite Tik-Tok Page:      @Taylorrrrgrace is my favorite page on tik-tok about teachers. For one, she's a kindergarten teacher and that's the grade level I would love to teach. She's very passionate about her job and cares for her students like they are her own!  Why Teach:      I've always wanted to be a teacher since I was little. I use to play school with my dad when I was younger, and I made him be the student... he was a bad "student" lol. My father kind of influenced me to bec