> We should also imprison criminals but that goes without saying.

Obviously we need effective justice.

But since we are on the topic of ineffective schooling, there is an argument to be made that US prisons are more effective at punishment than rehabilitation. Which seems to please some people, but just adds another undertow to society.

A loss for criminal inmates, and everyone they impact, family or stranger, after they are released.

Education is worth looking at with respect to an entire culture, with many important contexts beyond/outside school. From before school age (huge), onward.