What is the Purpose of Schools?

 School is something that everyone hears and has an opinion about. For some, it can make the hair stand up on the back of their neck, it can others excited about events and having something to do, it can also give people pimples from stress. Adults, teachers, parents and staff see the purpose of schooling as a way for children to be a part of a community of learners and for them to access their full potential. 

Is this it? Is that the whole purpose of schools? 

I believe that schools change the lives of so many people and there is so much effort that goes into that first day up until the bell rings for summer vacation. The purpose of school is to allow students the opportunity to develop their full potential as learners so that they are well equipped to go out into the world. Not only are the students' lives changed, but the staff and the parents' lives are changed as well. I am a teacher's kid, so I have heard some amazing stories from many teachers about how students have touched their hearts and help them continue to have a smile on their face. This helps teachers want to come into work and face another day. 

The pandemic really showed us what a world looks like without students in the classrooms. I believe that face to face learning is the best learning for most students. I believe the purpose of schools is to give students a sense of purpose, so that they can achieve greater things and go out and be motivated to do good in the world.