A quality education system, without an iota of doubt, is a superhighway for the awakening of human consciousness and the development of a nation. It inculcates critical thinking, innovation, cooperation and collaboration, creativity, morality and good communication skills in learners, rather than making them mere passive learners and examinees. In essence, quality education plays an indispensable role in shaping a well-rounded and well-developed personality. Let’s enumerate the essential ingredients of such a quality education system and how it helps shape a civilized society. To begin with, a good education system breeds curiosity, new ideas and innovation in learners. It trains minds to be creative and take well-calibrated intellectual risks. Many students do not attempt anything new because of the fear of failure, which is considered a social stigma, even though science, entrepreneurship and creativity arise from repeated failures and intellectual risk-taking. As Albert Einstein said: “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”

An effective education system also fosters collaboration and cooperation among learners, rather than promoting a culture of the survival of the fittest. It........

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