like most things on this site, this is a critique of the American education system
- The COVID pandemic forced students' and teachers' experiences into the open; schools still haven't returned to "normal" since 2020
- Folks here are trying to grapple with the roles technology can play in learning and in our education system
- Software engineering and related fields require a decent education; perhaps folks are worried about who may be prepared or under-prepared for the field in the future