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The Education System: How Far Have We Really Come?
Okay, we know what you’re thinking. The answer seems pretty obvious. School has come a long way since its humble beginnings during the time of the Ancient Greeks. Now we have iPads and ebooks, Facebook groups and PowerPoint presentations. (Look at us now Ancient Greeks!) It’s undeniable that the world has evolved, immersing everyone in our current technological (hello Instagram and Twitter!) era, and the education system has had no choice but to evolve with the times. But how has the education system evolved? And has it actually evolved for the better?
The History of Education
Education, in its most basic form, was present even in our most primal state. When humans were hunters and gatherers, their children had to learn how to make tools to hunt, distinguish which animals to hunt and which plants to eat, how to cook, and more. And while there was certainly no type of formal schooling at all — homework was nowhere even near existence — education was mostly done through self-directed play and exploration.
This slowly changed with the rise of agriculture. Children became laborers, sent out to help their families plant and…
