I think they just don't get paid enough right? Thus lesser talent available among them.

But also I think parents have to be way more proactive in their local community and push back against all the useless teachings and as a result fix some inefficiencies in the system. Demand more from educators, better monitor their kids, Open up their mouths and blast the educators, put them on notice and use the legal system framework to full advantage if ever needed. Make sure we push everyone hard towards STEM.... not force them... but inspire them way more to take up stem careers to compete with China and India in coming decades if we are to preserve our way of life that is