Midnight Depot

Those of us who have made it all the way through the American school system know that it's far from perfect. Standardized testing locks teachers into a narrow view of successful outcomes for their students. Real-world learning is sparse. And the price of college is often vastly disproportionate to the value of the education. In this episode, after a brief foray into a parrots-as-evidence-in-court debate, we dive into our experiences as students in U.S. schools—and even offer a few ideas for how things could change for the better. What are your thoughts on the American school system? What served you well? What failed you? We'd love to hear your opinions on our page (especially teachers).