Why is our education system so outdated?

At an early age , kids were always being told what to do and how to do it. Schools kill creativity and doesn’t inspire students to explore new fields of interests. It’s just the truth. We are told at an early age to follow a certain curriculum and somehow society has led us to think that grades or “numbers” define who we are as a student. School isn’t for everyone as some can be potential aspiring chefs or movie stars. We’re so occupied with school work and constant tests. Along with making friends and just growing up. Having a childhood. Many who are confused because schools never encourage self awareness. School never teaches us HOW to learn. It’s a big memorization game for me. You memorize certain things for a test , you take the test, and you move on with your life. Does knowing whether or not the area of xyz help me in the future? What value does it really provide