100% agree with everything you said! You have some great ideas for a better education system, and since you're a teacher, your credibility is high as well.
1). Add original texts
2). Hands-on experience
3). More opportunity for positive failure in school
4). Purpose - a reason to study and learn and enjoy the process"
Thank you for your insights!
You got it. Thank you for your summary. That's what my comment needed. Now I'm on my way to school to give these kids a piece of my own medicine. Thanks again for sharing and thank you for learning.