How important are schools in helping children become more clever?

I'd say schools play a crucial role in developing children's intelligence, but it's more about creating the right environment than just making them clever. The main reason is that schools provide structured learning opportunities that most homes can't match - like my high school math teacher Mr. Wang, who transformed how I approached problems. He didn't just teach formulas; he showed us how to think through challenges systematically. That said, a child's natural curiosity and family support matter just as much - schools can't do it alone. In Shanghai, I've seen how parents who value effort over grades often raise more resilient learners.