In the United States students are "required" to follow the doctrine of the school and its instructors. Even at Universities, certain statements can get you dismissed from programs or to fail courses, but university is optional. That does not even touch the feminism that is running rampant in the school systems and how girls are treated better than boys. If a young male doesn't act like the females, he is punished, failed, held back, or worse.
I agree with Jeanne. I pulled my sons from public school in 3rd grade. We began to work on reading in earnest, using the Word of God, verse by verse until we had read the entire bible. Then we started over again. Now my boys are required to read on their own, and not just the bible, but books about people who were killed for the sake of the gospel, people sharing the gospel in foreign lands, and more! They have learned to repair small engines, fencing, raise chickens, drive, small business operation, and so much more! We have had unique opportunities to see museums, take trips, camp, hike, learn about edible plants and so much more. It has helped my boys, yes, but I have learned so much more!