Purpose and Structure of SchoolsThesis StatementThe future of education has been greatly influenced by the wisdom of the past, the structure of the present, and the meaning of what is to come in the future.IntroductionThe Future of Education has been greatly influenced by the wisdom of the past, the structure of the present, and the meaning of what is to come in the future. Education is a significant factor in the growth of students and teachers. Education has changed over the years as the past, present and future of education itself develop regularly. In the past, education has acquired many educational theories. One educational theory I would like to focus on is progressivism and how it has shaped education. In the past we have had many philosophers who have supported and guided the world of education. These philosophers shaped the structure of education. Exploring the history of education is fascinating. History really developed what education has become. Schools today are made up of three central aspects: classroom structure, curriculum, standards, and educational trends. Education today focuses on what children should learn, the environment in which it occurs, and who teaches them what and how. As a new teacher it is critical to create our own vision of what the purpose and structure of schools should be. PAST In the past, education was clear, defined and dry. I'm sure everyone has heard a story from their parents or grandparents: "In my day I walked 5 miles in the snow, rain, or heat to go to school." ring some bells! The past simply highlights what education is today. Progressive education began in the late 19th century and has continued in various forms throughout the education… half of the document… on reform: evaluating student achievement.” Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement. National Education Commission on Time and Learning. (1994). Prisoners of Time: Report of the National Education Commission on Time and Learning. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.PBS.Org (2001). The history of American public education. Produced by Stone Lantern Films, presented by KCET Hollywood. http://www.pbs.org/kcet/publicschool/ (PBS.Org 2001).Stansbury.Meris (2013, August 23). Five educational trends for the new school year. E-school news. Retrieved from http://www.eschoolnews.com/2013/08/23/five-education-trends-for-the-new-school-year/2/Wikipedia, philosophy of education. (2013). Retrieved March 15, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy_of_education ("Wikipedia, philosophy of," 2013)