I mean you really can't do much.
The only way democracy lasts or has any chance of survival, is government subsidized and or free college education with a robust public education. Which actual good public schools exist in what 15 states? Not a good metric.
So with ignorance and stupidity, we suffer.
That's where I have to disagree with you.
School since 2007? The point of school is to teach basic fundamentals of math,writing,reading which if anyone pays attention these days is how we learned.
Don't tell me watching YouTube videos is how we should learn because the massive flaw besides countless other logical flaws is that you have to learn to read first and understand basic computer skills not too mention that being on yt alone is massive distraction.
Again education needs an overhaul no doubt, and should be shortened and not about tests. College/university as well.