originally posted in:Secular Sevens
[quote]A school is made so that a citizen of the country can be a productive one that raises the GDP of the country.[/quote]
I nearly vomited. That is a horrible sentiment.
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But lets be honest here, if it didn't help the country...would we even have schools?
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[quote][b]What is the purpose of public education? If there is more than one purpose, are they sometimes in conflict with each other?[/b] The purpose of public education has been affected by major changes in American society. These include economic transformations and the expansion of civil rights, which have had enormous effects on what goes on in the classroom. Added to these forces are others, including population growth, immigration, inner-city poverty, and school violence. Whenever there has been major social or economic change, the goals that were established for public education have changed. Over time, the following have all been goals of public education: To prepare children for citizenship To cultivate a skilled workforce To teach cultural literacy To prepare students for college To help students become critical thinkers To help students compete in a global marketplace [b]Questions for parents to consider today[/b]: What do you think is the purpose of your child’s education? What would you like it to be? How much of your vision is shared by the leadership at your child’s school? Do you know the origins of some of the systems and physical structures in your public schools? Which ones still have purpose? What systems and structures need to be reconsidered or changed?[/quote]