The Class I Wish Every Student Had | Gracyn Banks | TEDxCool Springs Youth

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School teaches us how to solve equations, write essays, and remember historical dates - but what about the hardest parts of being human? In this heartfelt talk, Gracyn Banks makes the case for the class every school is missing: one that teaches young people how to handle pressure, process emotions, work through friendship problems, face failure, practice forgiveness, and make wise decisions. It's a vision of education that prepares students not just for the test, but for life. Gracyn Banks is a rising freshman at Franklin High School in Franklin, Tennessee. She recently completed middle school at Hillsboro, where she cheered and enjoyed being part of the school community. Gracyn is aventurous, creative, and kind, with a love for travel, theater, friendships, and learning about people from different cultures. She has traveled to five countries, including France and Italy, and those experiences have helped shape the way she sees the world. She also enjoys performing and has held roles

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