[demaga]

That could be offset if we moved away from standardized tests. I think I would prefer verbal exams and vibe checks.

Of course, there's a reason we don't do this anymore. It's a weird trade off between "incentivizing studying for test" and "probability of discrimination". And the big point of the last century was decreasing the latter.

[matheusmoreira]

We'll never escape standardized testing. We have mass education involving hundreds of students per class as a matter of public policy. Tests are the only efficient way to assess students. Failing grades and general lack of performance can actually turn into political problems.

The best education is mastery education provided via long term one-on-one mentoring. Essentially the opposite of the current model. Only the rich can afford such services.

[fragmede]

> The best education is mastery education provided via long term one-on-one mentoring.

For the up and coming, if you're looking for such services, schools that advertise the Waldorf method is one such service.

[jsnider3]

> Only the rich can afford such services.

Fortunately, AI solves this. Unfortunately, it also makes humans obsolete entirely.