From darkness to light

When education is embraced as a topic of discussion, the focus is usually on its role in a thriving civlization. What is often overlooked is a definition of what it is, or what it should ideally be. 

This thought occurred me thanks to @mirrenduh's take on the concept and spurred me on to go even further: why not get others to define EDUCATION - how thye see it now or how they wish it was? This will most likely lead us to see where it is heading and how we can make it actually happen.

So,to get the "campaign" going, share with us what is education for you. Let's find common ground, conflict points and new opportunities. To get the ball rolling: