Comparing Public School Systems: US vs. Mexico

The author shares their experience of their daughter attending public school in Mexico, highlighting some differences compared to the US. These include the requirement of wearing uniforms, the need for parents to donate supplies due to a lack of funding, students going home for lunch instead of having school-provided meals, a shorter summer break, emphasis on vocational programs in junior high, and stronger connections and friendships formed in high school. The author appreciates the benefits of her daughter's education in Mexico, including bilingualism and empathy.