That's the thing. When kids learn what they are interested in, they retain it. They need time to observe and explore and ask questions about things they are interested in. I think most of school now is preparing for the 900 standardized tests.
Honestly, I think kids would appreciate and benefit from it if they were choosing what they were learning. I was a staff at a Sudbury school for a while, and that was my experience, and it's also my experience with my younger two that are now unschooling. When they're not pushed to learn something they have no interest in, they continue to be curious and interested in discovery.
Thanks for stopping by with a thoughtful comment. Very appreciated.