Why is school like it is?

You have made a valid point. Middle school and high school teachers in particular seem to have forgotten why they became teachers. I, myself, am an English Education major, and I picked that major for a reason. I love English and I see reading and writing as an art form. I want to teach people to appreciate good reading and writing. It makes me sad to hear people talking about hating English, hating reading, and hating writing. I understood long before I selected this major that I may not make a lot of money as an English teacher. There are many idiot teachers that constantly complain about not getting paid enough. Did they not know what they were signing up for when they went to college and selected an education major? I also feel that there is not always a right or wrong answer, some answers are subjective and that is another flaw I find with many "educators." I like to think that there are other education majors out there with the same mindset as me. Since you see the flaw, perhaps you should consider becoming a teacher. :D