Every child learns differently, and different forms of education are appropriate for some percentage of them. A really efficient school system would be able to test kids and determine how they learn, then put them into the appropriate learning environment.
The one size fits all, being inclusive is what matters most process in place now is making idiots of our greatest resource.
We have homeschooled our kids for 11 years, and it is absolutely worth it. I’m not going to say it’s easy, nor do I necessarily think it’s for everyone, but I am thankful we have.