A central purpose of schooling in a democracy is to educate citizens so that they can make informed decisions about controversial issues. (ascd.org)
If we believe the fundamental purpose of schools is learning and we are clear about what it is we expect students to learn, how will be know if they have learned it? (advanc-ed.org)
* Providing a balanced education, not teaching basic skills, was considered a primary purpose of schools. (educationworld.com)