When I think about education, my biggest frustration isn’t the workload or exam pressures. It’s that many of my friends are stuck in schools that fail to meet their individual needs.

I’m fortunate to attend a well-funded high school in New York, where experienced teachers, advanced courses, and a wide range of extracurricular activities create an environment that supports diverse academic interests. At my school, Advanced Placement classes are always available, extra help is easy to access, sports teams are well equipped, and both arts and science programs benefit from top-tier facilities and modern technology.

But just a few miles away, the contrast is dramatic.

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