Irish Teacher: So, what is the purpose of education? It's much more than jobs or money

Our society is changing faster than any other society in Europe when it comes to ageing. Our schools need to catch up with that.
Irish Teacher: So, what is the purpose of education? It's much more than jobs or money

Jennifer Horgan, Diary of an Irish Schoolteacher.

It’s mid-term, a time for students and teachers to sit back, reflect and regroup. To honour the down time, I’ve developed a game.

Answer this question in one sentence: what is the purpose of education?

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