Kamal Ghorui
For kids, the beginning of a new school year brings hope, and while parents enjoy this excitement, what awaits them is the endless list of new stationery, textbooks, and long queues in the markets. Undoubtedly, this is the story of many Indian schools, but did you know the story isn’t the same for parents around the world? Recently, NRI Sarika Yadav, who resides in the US, has sparked conversation online by highlighting how different the experience can be in the United States. According to her, public schools in the US, funded by the government, provide a range of facilities that ease both financial and physical burdens on children as well as parents.
Schools provide books for each academic year
In the US, books for the new academic year are provided by the schools. Sarika Yadav notes that in the US, neither students, nor children have to buy books. Additionally, books are returned at the end of the year and reused, which also promotes a sense of responsibility among students.
Notebook and other stationary supplies are provided
Along with textbooks, many US public schools also provide basic stationery to students, including notebooks, pencils, erasers, markers, and worksheets. This facilitates that parents don’t have to constantly worry about buying essentials for their kids.
Some school also provide individual laptops
In many US public schools, students are given individual devices such as Chromebooks or laptops to support their learning.Such facilities ensure that all students, regardless of their background, can keep up with technology-driven education.
Folders and storage in schools
In many US schools, students are not required to carry all their books and materials back and forth between home and school every day. This approach allows children to not carry heavy school bags everyday. This practice is managed by designated storage spaces where children can neatly keep their books, worksheets, and other supplies.
Good quality food provided in schools
American public schools also provide good quality food to their students. NRI Sarika says that the food provided isn’t there to just fill, but the nutritional guidelines are also followed, with options ranging from vegetarian to non-vegetarian choices. This information isn’t intended as a comparison, rather it highlights how different systems approach the same goal. Facilities offered by the US public schools highlight a more student-friendly and inclusive approach.So, would you as a parent like to see similar facilities for students in India? Share your thoughts with us.
