[mberning]

We frequently put the burden on teachers and “the system” for outcomes, but rarely do we talk about improving our cultural and societal attitudes towards education. If you come from a family and community that does not value education and views it as free child care, how good your teacher is does not matter very much.

[StefanBatory]

.. and when it's socially acceptable to say "Oh, I suck at math" even from parents, that's making things even worse.