Education vs Schooling

The cluster debates the distinction between true education and formal schooling, with many arguing that schooling does not equate to education and critiquing modern education systems for failing to prepare individuals properly or serving non-educational purposes.

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jupiterjaz Jan 23, 2013 View on HN

Education is necessary. Schooling may not be.

bbor Aug 31, 2023 View on HN

The purpose of education is not labor preparation :)

AlchemistCamp Dec 14, 2021 View on HN

Education, yes... but schooling, no.

surement Aug 28, 2024 View on HN

neither does education, what's your point?

rramadass Sep 3, 2022 View on HN

That is not how "Education" works.

gowld Apr 19, 2020 View on HN

Education is good for society, not just the educated.

faissaloo Sep 27, 2019 View on HN

School is not equivalent to education

mempko Jan 30, 2016 View on HN

Makes me wonder if education maybe should not be about satisfying markets.

dennis_jeeves1 Apr 27, 2022 View on HN

The things that modern education does...

konschubert Nov 7, 2018 View on HN

I think it's all about education