The Value and Importance of Education

The phrase "knowledge is power" is key to understanding the difference between underdeveloped and developed nations. The United States have a 99% literacy rate, while Yemen's literacy rate is about 49%. This contrast is astounding; however, even more astounding is the difference in each country's living situation. Education is what makes the difference between a thriving country and a country that is in extreme poverty. This is because education can lead to better paying jobs, technology, and medical practices. All of these factors help lead to a more improved society because of the power that education can have to help gain a better understanding of our world, which leads to new and successful developments. One of the most famous quotes of the late revered Nelson Mandela is that "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.''
Nelson Mandela was one of the leading advocates for a better education system worldwide. He emphasized that education is more about bringing others together through commonalities while also showing strength in differences. We, as a local and global community, should seek to highlight the individualistic qualities we each hold in order to grow together as a whole. Education is not limited to the boundaries of a classroom; the ideas and values of learning are limitless. It is important that we all note the impact that education can have on our world and what success can ultimately result from a more educated society.