Melissa exposed what truly matters in our schools

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the education system has undergone a profound transformation, shedding outdated priorities and refocusing on what truly matters: the children. Before the storm, schools were preoccupied with enforcing trivial dress codes—debating hemlines, hairlines, and sock colors—as if these were the pillars of academic success. Some institutions even barred students from entering classrooms over grooming violations, turning school gates into battlegrounds of unnecessary discipline.