How can I get everyone involved at my school?

Question

I live in rural Oklahoma. The elementary, middle, and high school are all on the same campus. Of everyone I have met, no one really cares about their education. And the teachers that care about teaching are afraid to bend the rules, they are afraid to demand the things they should have for their class. Besides 4H, there are no clubs. The school barely has any funding. The students are not allowed to have their laptop at school. The kids have no idea what it is like to actually want to come to school.

Answer 1

That is so sad. I think it's wonderful that you care enough to want to do something about it. Maybe you could start a club and ask a teacher that you think really cares about education to be the adviser. The club could focus on anything you think is important, even community improvement projects. You could call it something like Student committee for Community Action or Kids Who Care. Just get a few kids together and talk about some projects that need action. Could be painting equipment at the school, volunteering time at a local nursing home, or tutoring younger students. If you really put all your effort into it, it might bring about a change of attitude. Your adviser could request local newspaper coverage for your project, or local television news coverage. Really go after your project, and as soon as you can, start on a second project. Have your friends spread the word about the projects and invite others to join in, even if they only pitch in on the projects they like.

I think you are a very special young person to be so concerned about this issue. Please talk to a teacher you think will listen and help and try to take some action. I wish you the very best of luck.

Answer 2

Start more clubs
Try to make school fun
Stand up for your schools and ask for supplies and funding.

Answer 3

guess you'll never get anywhere in life. too bad.