But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Why Do We Have To Go To School?

<p>Why does school exist? When did kids start going, and why is it mandatory? Why are there 12 grades in school? Why do we call teachers by their last names? In this episode, we get schooled on school by sociologist Emily Rauscher and National Teacher of the Year Rodney Robinson.</p>
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