> you can actually learn a LOT by being given the answer, if you actually care to learn.

Even if you "actually care to learn", this is a huge mental shortcut and you're deceiving yourself if you think deep learning is happening from looking at the answer.

On top of that, the pressures to just finish the coursework and move on to your other homework due tomorrow seems pretty high. Your suggestion means we're no longer coddling/shielding students, but we also aren't actively helping them, are we?

My understanding is that research shows more learning happens when the student has to struggle with the material to solve problems and answer questions.

Stanford is a research university. The student should have full responsibility for learning outcomes. The university will provide support and opportunities to the extent its resources allow, but it's up to the student to choose if they want to take advantage of that. Those who need a more guided approach to learning can always go to teaching-oriented universities or find a personal tutor.

That's a major reason why employers have traditionally valued degrees from research universities, even if they are not particularly highly ranked. Being able to thrive in an environment like that shows a degree of independence and initiative.