Schools need help, and a simple lack of funding isn't the real problem here. More money would certainly help in a lot of areas, but the basic structure is the real issue. I'd like to see a bigger focus put on wisdom instead of just intelligence. Another way of saying this is I'd rather we taught understanding, instead of just facts. Too much of what we're doing, such as standardized tests, just encourage memorization of information and not true understanding. Wisdom can really only come from experience, which means we need to focus more on critical thinking skills, hands on learning, and creativity. This approach also lends itself well to self guided learning, because not everyone learns the same way.
A wise person can learn anything, and is an all around better asset to society.
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