We have SHARIA SUNNAH of our beloved PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAW) if we encourage our religion we will strive and eventually move towards success.

A very valid point, plus the points you highlighted are accurate but in my opinion cheating is not only the factor that prevents us from growing, the children cheat because our system believes in good grades than proper understanding, also the sad reality is that there are no proper educational sources given to poor areas, and most people can't afford quality education.