The State of Education

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How do we fix the way we educate children?

I've listed my own ideas below.

Firstly I'd like to propose the end of rote learning. A prosperous society requires citizens who can reason and think critically.

Children should begin with the the Trivium, before progressing onto the basics of universally important subjects that individuals need to function in society (everyday mathematics as an example).

The nature of intelligence, being more dynamic than previously acknowledged, should be the determining factor in what comes next. Students should be filtered into their various talents and/or interests. This has the added benefit of ensuring a diverse skill set whilst also ensuring resources are not wasted on the wrong cohort.