Schools From Hell: 50 Annoying Things School Students Are Still Dealing With In The Big 25

As you scroll through these, your blood pressure might rise. But don't worry – we're here to knock it down a notch. Since this list is about the most absurd, infuriating, and annoying things associated with schools, we thought it would be nice to counteract the negativity with some wholesome, positive news from schools all around the world!

For starters, did you know that all three schools in Huron County, Michigan, have earned an award for fostering an inclusive and caring culture? They became the Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase schools for the second year in a row! 40 districts in the U.S. receive such an honor, so the Laker elementary, middle, and h**h schools of Huron County surely are doing something right!

A Georgia elementary school is aiming to improve its students' mental health. The Roberta T. Smith Elementary School offers its third-graders meditation breaks during the day. Midday, the students listen to a meditation recording and practice doing a "shark fin" – tracing their thumbs from their foreheads to their hearts.

The spokespeople for the project told People that because students of color's mental health in Georgia is so poor and few psychologists are available, schools should aim to promote student mental health. The CDC advocates for classroom mindfulness activities: breathing exercises, meditation, and even yoga.

Finland is also tackling the declining mental health of its students while also fighting bullying. Finnish schools use the mobile well-being game Triumfland Saga. According to the developers, it "involves engaging students in a narrative that teaches resilience, empathy, problem-solving and emotional regulation through characters and scenarios that they can relate to."

Teachers use the game together with discussions, role-playing, and reflection activities, that help the kids apply what they do in the game to real life. 

Delhi, India, is concentrating on the well-being of its K-8 students through "The Happiness Curriculum." It's a project aimed at teaching students mindfulness, as well as social and emotional skills. Students get 40-minute lessons each day on subjects like Mindfulness, Self-Expression, Stories, and Activities.

Pennsylvania has its approach to bettering students' mental health, too. They have implemented "Calming Corners," which help students take a breather, relax, and practice self-regulation. "When the Calming Corners were installed, the teachers modeled the proper use of these spaces," the principal of one of the schools, David Zolkowski, explained.

"We emphasize that time spent in the corner is brief, but it's purposeful. Kids, when they have that moment, they just get up. Some color or draw, or use a fidget toy, and they're there briefly. Then they come back to their seat with a different sort of mindset."

Three students from the ICT department at Elbasan Vocational School in Albania have created a three-part project to address declining mental health rates amongst youth. They created Mood Circle: a platform where people can share their concerns and receive up to five tips in real time.

Then there's Jellyfin, a platform where students can watch documentaries or listen to podcasts to self-soothe or get some valuable mental health advice. But they also put up a Calm Oasis room in their school library where students can come and enjoy a quiet, calming minute.