GLOBAL MINDSET: CONNECTING THE WORLD THROUGH EDUCATION
Image Credit : Krishan Edirisinghe Written by : Gayathma Weerawanni Today is the International Day of Education and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate! This special day has been designated by the United Nations to acknowledge the crucial role that education plays in our world. But how did this day come to be, and what makes it so important? Let's dive in and find out! The origin of the International Day of Education can be traced back to the United Nations General Assembly, which proclaimed the day in 2018. The assembly recognized that education is a fundamental human right and plays a vital role in the sustainable development of our world. As we look back on the evolution of education, it's incredible to see how far we've come. From the earliest forms of education, which were often informal and passed down through oral tradition, to the modern educational systems we have today, education has always been an essential part of human society. In recent years, we&