Since the dawn of time, education has existed in one form or another. Societies understood very early that in order to survive, knowledge and experiences had to be passed on to future generations. By passing on this knowledge, people could take what others have learned and build on it. One such example is the man who invented the wheel. He probably never imagined that his idea would later become the means to help man soar high in the sky with the birds of the air. This miraculous feat may never have happened if he had not shared what he knew with others. Over time, the transmission of knowledge became organized and societies developed what we today call school. At school, people of all ages can learn from the experiences of others. Today, the American system has been neglected to the point where students from other countries outperform American students academically (Duncan, 2010). For this reason, many government officials, school reformers, and concerned citizens face the challenge of finding a solution. As daunting and intimidating as this may seem, we must remember that this is not the first time America has faced a need for change in schools. History is full of such events that call for change; unfortunately, many of these changes were never fully implemented in the school system. Therefore, by studying the past, we can build on and complete the changes that have been initiated. Unleash the full potential of America's public schools, giving every student a chance to reach their full potential, no matter who they are and/or where they come from. The Revolutionary War is a significant example of an event that affected American schools. Noah Webster, a teacher from Connecticut, was in the middle of a paper......this was started by early developers. That is, we provide all schools with high-quality materials, hire well-qualified teachers, and do not let the location of schools determine what they can or cannot receive. We are a nation that promotes equality for all humanity and now is the time to bring that equality into the school system and provide every student with the opportunity to achieve their best. Works Cited Duncan, A. (December 7, 2010). Remarks by Secretary Arne Duncan on the OECD's release of the 2009 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) results. Retrieved from http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/secretary-arne- duncans-remarks-oecds-release-program-international-student-assessment-Mondale, S. (director and co-producer), & Patton, S. (producer). (2001).School: The Story of American Public Education [TV series]. Hollywood, CA: PBS/KCET