I’m confused. You talk about the educational system in the U.S. But your most recent post says you lived in Europe when young.
There are many things right about our educational system in this country, most notably that we don’t turn students away from our doors in the public schools,regardless of their abilities, motivation, background, interests, or some test given to them. Our education doors are open to all.
I’m not saying it’s perfect…but we leave the door open for educational opportunity…and that isn’t a bad thing.