The Importance of Education

People all around the world are deprived of an education. Whether it is due to lack of resources, money, race, religious belief, or anything of that nature. Clearly, the UN states in their Human Rights document, that no person should be kept from an education because of race, gender, religious belief, or anything of the sorts. So why have people in lesser developed countries all over the world, been denied the privilege of education? Education is an essential part of human life, without it, the world would be filled with stupid people. With a world full of stupid people, the earth would be destroyed so fast, that no one could save it.

Having an education is one of the most important things to have no matter where you are. My entire life I have envisioned myself as a teacher. When I was young I would line up my stuff animals and give them math problems to solve. As I grew older my passion never faded. In middle school I began volunteering as an assistant soccer coach where I would sit and help teach new skills, from there in high school I did my student internship at a local middle school. Not only did I have experience in these classes, I also was able to sit in my Mothers middle school math classes. So when I got to college I knew that I wanted to follow in my mom’s footsteps. Currently, being in my field study and middle education classes I have learned that becoming a teacher is one of the most rewarding and influential careers someone could choose. Middle school aged students are going through the transitional years of their lives. These students are changing provocatively, whether it be physical, intellectually morally, psychologically or socially, these changes will impact who they will be in the future. While students are going through these changes they need a role model in their lives to represent and guide them through these challenges. Each student is changing at different rates. Boys and girls are both beginning puberty at this point of their life, their bodies are changing rapidly physically, and new things are going on with their bodies that they have not experienced before. These changes

There is a famous quote by Miles Kingston that states, "knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Often people use the words Knowledge, Wisdom, and Education interchangeably. However, this is far from appropriate. Currently, being an educated individual does not necessarily mean that that individual is wise or knowledgeable but simply that he or she has had an "education" and therefore carries a level of status and qualification.

According to the book on page 363, “education is a social institution through which a society’s children are taught basic academic knowledge, learning skills, and cultural norms.” Every nation has some sort of educational system which teaches all of these thing and each system varies greatly. What affects the educational systems the most is the money that goes into supporting each system. Many factors come into the amount of money that is spent on educations. A main one is the wealth of the country that particular system is in. The countries that have little to nothing are barely able to support any kind of education, if any. This is a social concern for many countries.

The way you grow up directly affects how successful you are in the future. Many parents can’t provide as much to their children to give them the necessities they need for school, medical care, and even the basic needs. When it comes down to it, the way a kid is taken care of shapes who they are as a person and their development in this world.

Parents put their children through the educational system with the hope that their education will lead to real world success. Many skills and lessons are taught and learned in the average 12-year education that children are required to undergo. Although schools teach many subjects such as math, science, and English; many would criticize that they do not adequately prepare students for real life. Some, if not most, classes that are required during grade school teach useless life lessons that are not transferable to the real world. These classes are tested and graded by a system that is not visible in real life. All throughout a student’s education, teachers who may not care about the students, train them to pick a degree and get a job, without offering more creative life plans. This letter is being written to inform you, the school board, of the flaws in the public school’s curriculum and ways to improve them.

In different cultures and civilizations around the world, education isn’t always mandatory. Some cultures even frown upon education deeming it useless. According to the “Time for School” documentary, some children in impoverished countries will go to extreme circumstances to obtain an education. Children who do not acquire an education in impoverished countries almost always stay in the same social class they are born into, leading to a life of poverty.

Education may be perceived as just knowledge in a classroom; however, it is a tool that saves society from ignorance. The nineteenth century was a time of industrial reform and educational reform; as agriculture was no longer the family’s primary focus, children were able to attend school to have a better opportunity at life. Mark Twain’s social commentary A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court utilizes the satire of King Arthur’s people and Hank Morgan’s ironic wisdom to demonstrate that education is both a tool for the destruction and reformation of society.

I was driving to an art performance on a Friday night with my eight-year-old daughter strapped in the backseat, and we were talking about where I was going once she was dropped off at her friend’s house. I explained to her that there had been several hurricanes that left the island of Puerto Rico in need of resources and help, and that the money raised at the event that night was going to will help aid the effort. She proceeded to ask questions about the topic: “Where was the island? What did the hurricanes do? Were people hurt?” She had numerous other follow-up questions about the country and its link to ours. Our conversation led me to question what I knew about Puerto Rico as I stumbled to give the place a label for her. Was it a

For generations my family has devoted their lives to actual survival and finding contentment. As Armenians, we have struggled through genocide and economical devastation. My family’s lives were focused on their livelihood as human beings. Survival was their first priority and thus education was not really an issue. For my grandparents, it was not even possible to attend school in any form. When my family chose to come to the US, they gave my brother and me the most amazing gift, the opportunity to gain a real education. I was given the chance to not have to struggle with attaining the best education possible. The struggles my family faced helped me realize that education is a true privilege. My family’s lack of education helps me

The first important issue that could cause students to drop out from college is financial difficulties. Connie Matthiessen in the article “Why are So Many College Students Returning Home?” said that a lot of students are facing “the financial pressure […] due to the eye-popping cost of tuition and fees.” Also, Johnson, Jean, Rochkind, Jon, Ott, Amber N., and DuPont, Samantha in the work “With Their Whole Lives Ahead of Them: Myths and Realities about Why so Many Students Fail to Finish College” mentioned that “Among students in four-year schools, 45 percent work

Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” While they are indeed wise words, what does it mean to be educated? What can be classified as a proper education? Some say college is where people go for a “real” education. College is an educational institution meant to further prepare a student for the real world, real jobs, and real life. Instead of the basics taught in elementary, middle and high school, college is meant to be more specialized. Because students have the liberty to pick and choose their own classes it’s easier to cater to their needs, thus allowing each and every student the chance to work towards their future profession. But is what is currently being taught at

I am in awe that education is seen as mandatory today compared to the past. How much can one learn if they are being forced? People should indeed have the choice, because after all, this is America- the land of the free. Education is displayed today as the only way a person is going to succeed in this world. To my surprise, the amount of universities have indeed increased an astonishing amount. There must be other ways that the society can have importance. I am truly amazed. In order for a person to make a name for themselves, and to make any sort of profit than the only option they have to grow is to get an education. This must be put to an end. Additionally, it is no shock to me that Harvard students are still sitting at the top of the

Everyone goes through it, and rarely anyone ever enjoys it. Education. The stigma around school and education among students is often not a very pleasant experience. Many students often dread waking up early, only to go to a series of dry and unengaging classes in an over organized system. The idea that our students dread education so much should be a red flag that the system is failing and changes should be made. Our education system needs to undergo various changes to create better educated students in our society. To create a better education for our students, we must dissect the issues with contemporary education, and redefine how we view education. What is it about our schools that creates an environment of systematic learning? The

According to UNESCO (2014) education is seen as key to enhance the capabilities of people. Education also widens people’s choices in order to appreciate the sovereignties that make life beautiful and worthwhile. Initially, the skills provided by basic education, such as being able to read and write, are valuable in their own right. Then, education can upgrade the undesirable features of life. Moreover, education has a powerful part in empowering the people who grieve from social and economic depreciation. Universal education, achieved by all, has a sole and essential influences in addressing the social and economic barriers within a society.