Not exactly.
I think the school system makes the decisions it does because of most households.
“I think the school system makes the decisions it does because of most households.”
Even if what you say is true, those failing households should have the freedom to steer their own childrens’ course.
Then there is the equalizer — education through fair debates. For example, students required to hear Israel debate with reps from Mecca. Let children hear BOTH sides and think for themselves.
More importantly to the US — students should hear debates from representatives of the most polar-opposite supreme court justices. For example, someone reps Scalia and another who reps Ginsberg [is she still around?].