Robert Bankston says no. But IARU says yes! From https://www.iaru.org/on-the-air/satellites/ "AMSAT: The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation was first formed in the USA in 1969 as an educational organisation".
Hmm. Is there anything to that?
The bylaws submitted with the articles of incorporation of AMSAT say "exclusively for scientific purposes", but right after that, they say "B. Encouraging development of skills and the advancement of specialized knowledge in the art and practice of amateur radio communications and space science."
That is very definitely an educational mission.
What AMSAT is _not_ is an accredited institution of higher learning, or any other form of school that would require licensing, certification, or accreditation. But it is educational. Surprise :-)
The rest of your message, Robert, is more denial than argument. I will address it if you can muster a cogent argument.
Thanks
Bruce