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Understand the Importance of Education

“Understand the Importance of Education,” Succeed in School: Study and Life Skills for Youth (2021)

“Understand the Importance of Education,” Succeed in School: Study and Life Skills for Youth

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Understand the Importance of Education

Take notes and answer questions here.

Review

Talk about why you decided to attend Succeed in School. What do you hope to learn? How do you hope it will help you in school? For example, do you want to understand what you are learning in school or get help from others in your school assignments?

Learn

Each of God’s children has great worth and a divine mission and purpose. Because Heavenly Father wants us to grow, He has commanded us to learn, change, and improve. We can increase in light and truth and become more like Him.

Education is an important part of our growth on earth. It can help you have greater hope for the future and feel a greater sense of peace about the present. It can help you prepare to fulfill your purpose in life.

President Gordon B. Hinckley taught that education is very important. He said it is like a key that can “unlock the door of opportunity” (“Inspirational Thoughts,” Ensign, June 1999, 4). This means that education can help you learn new skills that may make it possible for you to do many things:

  • Get better jobs or be better trained for jobs.

  • Provide the things your family needs more easily.

  • Provide you with the opportunities you need to reach your goals.

  • Help improve your ability to read and study the scriptures.

Talk about how you think education will help you in your life. How will education unlock the door to opportunities in your life?

illustration of open door

Activity

Each picture below shows different things that may be easier to do as you continue your education. Talk about how education could help you do each thing shown in the pictures.

illustration of doctor
illustration of woman reading
illustration of woman writing
illustration of woman in graduation cap
illustration of man in workshop
illustration of woman teaching children

As you go to school this week, think about how important education is to you. When a class is hard or your school assignments are difficult, remember the importance of education and how it positively affects your future. This can help you keep working and learning even when school is hard.

Talk with Your Family

Talk with your family about how education can help you in life. What are examples of family members or friends who continued their education? How has their education helped them?