Featured Student Voice: Naavya J.

Naavya J. is a current senior in high school, and is fond of computer science, biology, and different topics that pique her interest. She wishes to see a change in educational systems that will equip future generations of learners with the skills to transform the world in unimaginable ways. 

The enormous arched doors of school open wide everyday,
Promises of integrity and empowerment sweep the halls.
Chittering students discussing and debating,
A vision so strong that a brand new future calls.

Education used to be a haven of democracy,
A place for citizenship and competency, one could see.
Alas, snapping back to reality, it’s clear,
The only haven that exists is filled with anxiety.

It’s not only test scores, and grades that scare,
But also the lack of intellectual stimulation and preparation in trust.
School should be a forum of open debate and discourse,
Allowing ideals, issues, and great works to be discussed

Everything revolves around perfection and mastery,
Everything in a school system looks great in writing.
Boasting immense funding with a large list of clubs and activities,
But what about a curriculum filled with intellect that is uniting?

What if we dreamt of a world where curiosity was prized?
What if we believed contradiction was a blessing, not a curse?
What if we opened the floor to open discovery and research?
What if we finally believed in innovation and the power to converse?

An expansive universe sits in anticipation,
A million secrets left to unfurl, waiting for recovery.
A new generation of potential born every year, a new wave of solutions,
But the universe waits in the forefront of discovery, just for a voice.