(1) In my opinion, schools should not make it a priority to prepare students for a global society at the expense of other essential education. This viewpoint aligns with Claire’s argument that a strong grounding in local culture should come first. (2) I would further argue that schools face limited resources and time, which should be focused on providing students with a solid foundation in core subjects. (3) To be more specific, schools often have limited time to cover a wide range of topics, and trying to prioritize global skills might result in neglecting local knowledge and other important academic subjects. Students need a balanced education that equips them with necessary academic skills and an understanding of their own culture before attempting to broaden their perspectives to a global level. (4) For example, my cousin Ethan, who attended a local school with a heavy emphasis on global issues, felt that his education lacked focus on local history and literature. While the global skills were valuable, he often struggled to keep up with his peers who had a stronger foundation in the core subjects. (5) To conclude, schools should focus on providing a strong education in core subjects before prioritizing global skills due to limited time and resources.