We are being dumbed down. On purpose. When compulsory education began under Horace Mann, it was sold as the “great equalizer.” But what it really did was strip away the natural intelligence and independence that humans once carried. Before the system, people learned through experience. They were problem solvers, innovators, and creators. They could build, farm, heal, and think critically across multiple disciplines. They didn’t wait for someone to tell them what to learn, education was a part of

China’s nine-year compulsory education system is funded by the government and runs from primary school to high school. Wang Yan, Associate Research Fellow at Beijing Foreign Studies University, discusses efforts to bridge the gaps in education quality and accessibility between rural and urban areas. She also highlights the importance of student well-being and a more balanced educational system. #ChinaWatch #chinaeducation #schooling | CGTN China24 | Facebook

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Instituting a compulsory 12 year education system in China would yield multiple benefits for students, the job market, the housing sector, and the overall economy, says international economist Professor Lawrence Lau. Learn more in his discussion with James Chau. | China US Focus