Aren't we missing the point? Grades aren't what's important - learning is. Until the school system gives people real motivation (i.e. not just saying "do this,

Aren't we missing the point? Grades aren't what's important - learning is. Until the school system gives people real motivation (i.e. not just saying "do this, and we'll give you an A"), we're not going to make any progress in getting more capable graduates / citizens.