Do we need a massive overhaul of our education system?

I feel like we are still running basically the same system, even though we have learned so much about behavior and psychology since public education began. Developmentally, kids struggle with sitting in a classroom all day, watching videos, doing repetitive tasks, and listening to lectures. Those who are more concerned with meeting expectations work hard to memorize information, take a test, but because of their age they quickly forget what they learned.

Humans learn best when they are interested in a topic and can explore it in engaging ways. Teachers don’t become educators because they love the idea of filling kids' heads with information they will likely forget. Should districts ditch the current model and shift to more project-based learning, where students use core subjects to solve real-world problems rather than simply memorizing facts? Are educators interested in teaching in a way that is fun and engaging—so long as they are given the support and resources to do so?