What is Education For?

1. Two main arguments:

1.1. Education's main purpose is to prepare children to enter the workforce

1.1.1. The state of New York sides with this claim

1.1.1.1. They believe that a child is able to meet the standards of a suitable employee in a minimum wage job

1.2. Education's main purpose is to prepare children to understand and practice their rights as citizens

1.2.1. Allen uses three main pieces of evidence to support this side of the argument

1.2.1.1. "A Nation at Risk", Reagan's administration

1.2.1.1.1. Historical evidence

1.2.1.2. "Why Does Democracy Need Education?", 2006 paper

1.2.1.2.1. Expert opinion

1.2.1.3. SAT Scores

1.2.1.3.1. Statistic Evidence