ANALOGIES BETWEEN HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION.

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An interesting question raised at the Ed in '08 conference: The idea of universal pre-school (in other words, affordable for everyone) isn't very controversial, unlike the idea of universal health care. But should pre-school be mandated? In other words, should we be requiring that all three and four-year-olds be enrolled in some kind of education program, even if it's "home schooling?" --Dana Goldstein

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