"Kids going through school today need to be more than mere consumers of this technology, to be functional and literate citizens" That sounds like a song I've h

"Kids going through school today need to be more than mere consumers of this technology, to be functional and literate citizens" That sounds like a song I've heard before. The details vary, but something difficult, rigorous, and in some way removed from everyday concerns must be taught. It sounds inspiring, but I'm not sure the connection is made between the agenda--every kid in the county takes Algebra I by 8th grade, say--and the goal--an enlightened etc. population.