My Struggle with The Premise of Education

2024-09-27 · Ho Chanh Nghia

Originally published on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-struggle-premise-education-khanh-pham-ly5rc/

My Struggle with The Premise of Education

Education molds people into leaders not only with knowledge about (college) subjects, but it also shows them how to lead with emotions and true values. Educated people can easily differentiate between right and wrong, thus education helps reduce the crime rate.

The statement “the greatest benefit to society is the education of all its members” signifies that providing education to every individual within a community leads to the most significant positive impacts on society as a whole, including economic growth, reduced crime rates, increased civic engagement, and a more equitable distribution of opportunities.

Key reasons why educating all members of society is considered the greatest benefit:

Economic development:

A well-educated workforce is more likely to secure higher-paying jobs, contributing to a stronger economy and increased productivity.

Reduced poverty:

Education is a powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty by providing individuals with the skills to access better employment opportunities.

Civic engagement:

Educated citizens are more likely to participate actively in their communities, voting, volunteering, and engaging in informed discussions about social issues.

Improved health outcomes:

Higher education levels are associated with better health practices and reduced rates of chronic diseases.

Social cohesion:

Education can foster understanding and tolerance between different groups within society, promoting social harmony.

Critical thinking skills:

Education develops critical thinking abilities, allowing individuals to make informed decisions and solve complex problems.

Innovation and creativity:

A well-educated population is more likely to generate new ideas and contribute to technological advancements.

From where I am sitting today, the folks with the highest education have been supporting the most genocides. I am not sure what to think about that.

The US can be said to have the most money spent on education, and its workforce is securing higher-paying jobs. However, the stronger economy and increased productivity are a different story.

There has been tremendous poverty reduction for a few, but mass poverty persists for the majority.

Increased engagement in civic matters seems to be represented by police brutality against anti-war and anti-genocide protesters.

Social cohesion seems to have given way to civil unrest. Understanding and tolerance are blurred under police brutality.

Critical thinking: This must be the joke of the century.