Education Is A Right: A 5-Minutes Freewrite

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While eating their lunch in the school cafeteria, Miguel and Ronnie began talking about school and its importance.

Miguel: "Hey, Ronnie, have you heard that access to education is a right?"

Ronnie: "I've also picked up on that too. But in your opinion, would anyone really want it?"

Miguel: "Really, what do you mean? We should all strive to further our education."

Ronnie: "Man, I just don't know. Quite a few people appear content to spend their days glued to their screens instead of in the classroom."

Miguel: "They just don't see the value in schooling yet, I suppose. Following this, they will be pleading to return to class."

Ronnie: "Ignore that. Don't think for a second that anyone would give up their PS4 to study algebra."

Miguel: "To some extent, you are right. Obviously, there's more to school than just assignments and exams. The point is to broaden one's horizons through study."

Ronnie: "I guess you're right. I do believe, however, that there are some people who would rather eat dirt than open a book."

Miguel: "Maybe we need to figure out how to make learning more exciting. So, for example, suppose we organized a course on developing the art of pizza making."

Ronnie: "You've finally hit upon something I can understand. Maybe we could pitch the idea of a school-sponsored cooking club to the administration."

Miguel: "See? With the right attitude, learning can be fun."

Ronnie: "Yes, if there's pizza."

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Good piece, memorization schemes are singled out in some countries, but I am one of those who think they are necessary.

Great story but school and education are oxymorons. What is taught in school is memorization of information. What is needed in education is practical hands on learning.