I'm kinda on the fence for most of this stuff.

Thing is, school is pretty different depending on where you're from. I have a buddy from Canada that told me once, that his school was super progressive.

That aside though, I think most of these things are just dynamics that happen when you put hundreds upon thousands of kids in one place. Stuff like following people and being different. I think that's just a product of growing up.

I 100% agree with you on the right-side of the brain point though. Changing testing methods is one thing school can and should do.

Anyways, great post! :)