It is always possible that every treasure or wealth that we possess can be stolen from us or be wasted from our own extravagance and ill-advised expenditures. These material possessions that we have can never be secured from our hands. However, there is one such thing that we truly own that can never be taken away from us. Education. This one single word is not just a simple word than can be written and erased on a piece of paper. It is more than that. This article will have an in-depth discussion on this concept based and the contributions it made to modern society.

Education, as defined in the Merriam & Webster dictionary, is the action or process of educating or of being educated. It also means as the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools. Wikipedia defines education as encompassing both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It is centered on the development of professions, skills or talents of an individual. It also aims for the mental, moral and aesthetic growth of a person.

As such and based on the above definitions, schools and educational institutions play a significant role in education. These learning institutions are at the center of a very important aspect of society, the nurturing of the youth and providing them enough knowledge to become productive members of the civilized world. They are responsible for preparing the youth from childhood to adulthood to face the challenges of society. They are also tasked to arm the youth with the skill and intelligence as future leaders and movers of the society. This responsibility is even more vital especially now that we are in the modern era.

The progress in modern technology and the advent of the Internet have made great contribution to the advancement of education. Nowadays, people are connected closer. Educational institutions such as colleges and universities from across the globe can now interact with each other through the Internet. Hence, the exchange of information, knowledge and experiences become faster. Along with it, the process of educating and being educated has also become quicker. All the necessary materials for education can now be acquired with just a click of the computer mouse. That is the power of modern technology.

However, the progress in technology cannot be achieved without education. Through the learned inventors and skillful discoverers, society could not have had advanced technology just like what it has now. These inventors and discoverers could not have had made their ?great? contributions in the advancement of technology without them being educated, whether through formal or informal education.

It is of no question, therefore, that education is a basic necessity of humanity and an important function of society. It is a function that is as significant as society itself. No society, culture, or civilization can last or advance without giving importance to education. In fact, it should be on top of the priorities of every nation. It is so important that it is embodied in the constitutions of every country and in the United Nations.