I think they do teach all this in school.
Fact is less and less kids every year seem to care.
and I don't think I am to far from that.
I mostly used to memorize stuff and it wass kinda strnge because and specifically in History class after I took the exam I couln't remember half the questions I answered correctly!!!
On uni it's a bit diferent, I have to care more or i get a bad grade if I don't elaborate more on any given topic.

But anyway that's what I think.