There is alternatives around the world with hundreds of education projects baseds in supporting the freedom of the youngs to choose their own curriculum and priorities to learn.
In USA is extended the so called Democratic education

"Democratic education infuses the learning process with these fundamental values of our society. Democratic education sees young people not as passive recipients of knowledge, but rather as active co-creators of their own learning. They are not the products of an education system, but rather valued participants in a vibrant learning community.

Democratic education begins with the premise that everyone is unique, so each of us learns in a different way. By supporting the individual development of each young person within a caring community, democratic education helps young people learn about themselves, engage with the world around them, and become positive and contributing members of society.

You can get more information here: http://democraticeducation.org