I had a mixed bag. Primary school years were not formative years of my life. I was sent to a private school because it had pupils from households that mirrore

I had a mixed bag. Primary school years were not formative years of my life. I was sent to a private school because it had pupils from households that mirrored our socio-economic status (Middle class as opposed to outright poor). Teachers were poorly qualified with training in teaching. Neither they had degrees in fields. But they did do their job. Teachers doing their jobs in public schools was unheard of. So, as opposed to neglect, I had teachers who actually did their jobs. Albeit poorly. That's it. Some were rude. Some were gentle. Middle and High Schools had really great humanity teachers. Really really great. They cared about students, they knew their business. One was an active and acclaimed researcher in local history. Had a really good, world class humanities education up to High School. Minus the modern wokeness, of course. I learned how to write, how to actually read literature, how to think about and analyze literary pieces. I remember the literature syllabus being good and thoughtful. It also formed my base and I am mote into literature now. I can appreciate art. I am very thankful. Cannot say the same about Science education. Science education was mediocre. The syllabus was covered. Heuristics of solving math problems were taught, not the reason or how stuff came. Physics, Chem, and Bio were taught the same way. Heuristics were taught, definitions- we were supposed to memorize. My science education took off when in HS, I came in touch with the Internet, and it turned my life around. I always got A+ in Science subjects, but learned real science only through the internet and textbooks suggested in the internet. MIT OCW Calculus class was a life changer. Despite all their folly, both humanities and science teachers encouraged participation in science fairs, cultural programs, and encouraged questioning. And they answered questions patiently. I am thankful for that. 4/5 out of 40 or so teachers were outright idiots.