I believe that everyone deserves the chance to learn to their fullest extent. No person should have to be left ignorant to the true meaning behind something due to a difference in how they learn or the language they speak. If we go to school to learn, then why not learn what is the school’s purpose? That is why it is important for teachers to explain the material to a student who does not understand, just as important as it is for the student to pay attention and request help when needed. In order to request this information, students must obey the rule to raise their hands, and this request must be for an important reason, as other students may need help as well, and to assure that they aren’t simply wasting the class’s time by impeding their learning experience. It is also the teachers’ responsibility to make sure that they helped the students as needed with succinct responses and explanations. In all, each student must respect the teacher’s desire to learn, just as the teacher should respect the student’s desire to learn.
— Cody Chiarlanza, Student, Constitution High School, Philadelphia, PA
