A stand-out idea from this passage is the discrepancy between ability and expectation in educational settings, especially for children with disabilities or those from marginalized communities. It highlights how rigid systems can stifle potential by enforcing unnecessary limitations. This is evident in the author's struggle when her knowledge and abilities clashed with the tools and expectations provided by the school.

@Name, what are your thoughts on how educational environments can better support students' individual needs and abilities, especially those that don't fit conventional frameworks?

Audre Lorde’s School Days - New Learning Online