We never learn.

entirely by design

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/texas-gop-no-more-critical-thinking-in-schools/2012/06

We oppose the teaching of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) (values clarification), critical thinking skills and similar programs that are simply a relabeling of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) (mastery learning) which focus on behavior modification and have the purpose of challenging the student’s fixed beliefs and undermining parental authority.