Episode 3: Literacy rates, education standards, HillmanTok, and school choice...What’s the true cost of education?

From sky-high literacy rates in Japan to underfunded U.S. schools, and elite boarding schools to trade careers that don’t require a degree—this episode covers the serious, the surprising, and the downright frustrating truths about education systems around the world.

If you've ever asked yourself whether a college degree is worth the debt, what charter schools actually are, or why some U.S. teachers are making less than their international peers—this is the episode for you.

Education affects everything—from how we think, vote, and earn to how societies grow and fall apart. And while there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, we’ve got to keep asking the right questions if we want to build systems that actually work for everyone.

💬 Join the Conversation! Drop a comment and share your thoughts:

🎓Is education a privilege or a right? Should we all be entitled to quality education. 

🌍Is the education system in your community doing its job to support students? 

💰Do you think your college degree was worth it? What would you have done differently? 

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