In the last three years, I've taught middle school, high school, preschool, and university. In the process of which, I've become convinced something is wrong with education. I too feel cheated out of an education. I realize my grammar is often appalling.
In fact, I don't ever recall being taught any grammar in a methodical way. In high school, I was never taught how to write a sentence, let alone an essay. And I've been the poorer for it. It is a miracle I can read. Reading is about the only thing I'm good at. And I reckon that has improved dramatically ever since I started paying attention paying attention to grammar.
On the other hand, some have been drilled to death; their creativity crushed. Why is there no happy medium? In fact, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a person that actually enjoyed their education. Or am I being pessimistic? Am I projecting?
There is no fixing the American education system. Even if it could be fixed, for many of us it's too late; self study is our doom.
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