Talk To Teachers By James Baldwin

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James Baldwin was active as a writer, speaker, and ally of the Civil Rights Movement. Baldwin was a novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic. Baldwin’s writing “Talk to Teachers” is very powerful and defiant. He speaks passionately from his heart, he uses repetition to emphasize important ideas, and he doesn't sugarcoat the truth. He makes many incredible points in his writing. Personally, I feel that in today’s education system, there are many aspects that need to be re-evaluated. As a student in high school, it has become increasingly obvious that there is a significant gap in what we are taught in school and what we truly need to succeed in life. While teachers dedicate themselves to teaching knowledge in various subjects, …show more content…

These skills are the building blocks of a successful and fulfilling life, yet our education system fails to prioritize them. Additionally, the significance of standardized testing (e.g. keystones) seems disconnected from the real-world challenges we will eventually face. These tests prioritize memorization and test-taking strategies over practical knowledge and critical thinking. As students, we often find ourselves cramming information to pass these tests, only to realize that the skills we develop in this process will rarely apply in the real world. It is time for a shift in our educational priorities. Teachers should be empowered to incorporate life skills into their lessons, providing students with the tools they need to succeed in all aspects of their lives. As the head of the school, I urge you to consider the importance of teaching life skills in school and reevaluate the relevance of keystones in our educational system. Our future success depends on our ability to navigate the complexities of the world beyond the classroom, and it is essential that our education system reflects this

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