School Daze (1): [s8e1]

Unlike traditional pony schools, Twilight's academy welcomes students from all kingdoms, including: Gallus (Griffon) Silverstream (Seapony/Hippogriff) Yona (Yak) Ocellus (Changeling) Smolder (Dragon) Sandbar (Pony) The Conflict

The premiere highlights a clash between Twilight's dream and rigid bureaucracy: [S8E1] School Daze (1)

The non-pony leaders (like Prince Rutherford and Dragon Lord Ember) feel insulted and pull their students out. Neighsay officially shuts the school down , sealing the doors with a magical lock. Chancellor Neighsay is outraged, not only by the

Twilight consults Princess Celestia, who supports the plan but notes that the school must be approved by the Equestria Education Association (E.E.A.) , led by the strict Chancellor Neighsay . guidelines exactly

Chancellor Neighsay is outraged, not only by the accident but by the fact that non-ponies are enrolled at all, expressing a deep-seated distrust of other races.

In the Season 8 premiere, " School Daze - Part 1 ," Twilight Sparkle decides to open a School of Friendship after seeing the Cutie Map expand to include lands far beyond Equestria . The Founding of the School

Chancellor Neighsay insists the school follow E.E.A. guidelines exactly. To satisfy him, Twilight forces her friends—who are the teachers—to stick to a dry, boring curriculum, which quickly drains the joy from their classes.