You are hitting on a much bigger societal problem that will be even more difficult to address than education.

The war on poverty and government programs, feminism and sexual revolution, DEI, quotas, post modernism and move away from a family centric society based on Christian morality and other variables have all led to epidemic of single parent homes.

The weakness of men is another huge factor. Even in two parent homes, the indifference of fathers over the past several decades has led us down the path we are fighting to veer off of now. As a Christian I think revival within the church is essential and I am hopeful that it will lead to a cultural change beyond the church. I do see changes in my male non-religious friends as we now agree more than ever on the importance of strong men, marriages, and families.

I agree with EGM that competition in education will improve it significantly, but without cultural change and return to family centric society and values many won’t be impacted- that goes back to your point and I would agree with you.