[micromacrofoot]

> test scores improved

I understand that using test scores makes for easier science, but I grew up with some level of "teach the test" and in my anecdotal experience you turn schools into the dullest cram schools when performance is measured this way. I did fine on tests but I hated it. The only reason I didn't drop out was because I didn't realize I had the agency to do so.

[Clubber]

This. My kid is naturally curious and she can tell you everything about the things she gets curious about. She'll spend hours digging for information on a subject. She absolutely hates school though.