School system destined to blow up the brains of generations to come?

Throughout history humanity has gained more and more knowledge. Each generation has had to learn things that the previous generation didn’t. For instance, fifty years ago sixteen year-olds weren’t required to learn chemistry in the detail that they are now. But as greater advances are made, more and more knowledge is required to advance any further. How will this play out in the future? Will there come a time when students will have to remain in school longer in order to obtain an understanding of the current science and all that is required to grasp that current science?