I am a high school student who cares about learning. I value the content of my subjects in school. But I am actively discouraged from learning at school.

For example, I have a chemistry teacher whose sole goal is to get us to pass the test. I'll ask something like, "So this ratio applies under a set, standard pressure and temperature?" And she'll reply, "What!? This has nothing to do with pressure or temperature, just multiply this number by this number...."

Other times, I'll ask a question and she'll say, "You don't need to know that for the test." She actively discourages inquiry into the "why" behind the material and instead prefers to teach robots.

I love learning, but I can't stand some classes in school. My learning is literally being shut-down by teachers.