Should education serve primarily the needs of the individual, of society, or both? Why?
Both!
Should schools be more concerned with individual learning differences or with efficient delivery of content?
Both!
How do inspiring surroundings affect learning?
Greatly!
How does technology affect learning?
Very helpful.
All these questions can be discussed at great length. Many papers exist and chats exist to speak further on the importance of all of these questions. It is a human right, and not a kickback only for the wealthy today to receive an education, no matter who you are or what might be affecting you either in your environment or your physical or neurological difference.