Nelson Mandela once said: “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world. » Education is defined as the wealth of knowledge acquired by an individual after studying particular subjects in a school that provides understanding of something and is considered an important aspect. Coeducational schools are indispensable when it comes to educating students because they help build good relationships, improve skills, and teach respect and equality. Establishing good relationships between boys and girls is a good factor in improving society. Students in mixed schools tend to cooperate and socialize more with each other. In Phoenix, Arizona, some schools have been experimenting with girls' and boys' academic achievement. In one of the experiments, they paired each child with the other gender every week. Ms. Radke, who is part of the experimental program for kindergarten and fifth grade, said students were more likely to play together, cooperate and help each other (Sparks 4). They now know each other better and are closer than they were at the beginning of the year. As students interact with each other, they are more likely to get along. Ms. Radke also said that the small-scale harassment that was common earlier in the year has disappeared (Sparks 4). Because they got along well, the harassment decreased. Communication therefore plays an important role in establishing good relationships. As Ms. Radke also stated, "I truly believe that as children engage in structured activities with friends, they get to know each other, and this bond is reflected in a growth in their patience and tolerance as they interact together throughout the day. . . Not hearing that the language [of bullying] is a huge change in our classroom...... middle of paper ...... we need education to change and make the world a better place. As Mandel mentioned, education is a powerful weapon that a person can have. Education is a big step towards a happy future. Works Cited Black, Susan. “Boys and girls together”. American School Board Journal. December 1998: 30-33. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. April 15, 2014. Holden, Louise. “Different for girls? » Irish Times. January 21, 2014: 14. SIRS Issues Researcher.Web. April 15, 2014. Kwong, Matt. “The gender factor”. Toronto Star. September 21, 2013: M.2. SIRS Issues Researcher.Web April 15, 2014. Solyom, Catherine. “Impact of single-sex schools studied. » Gazette (Montreal, Canada). 03 Jan. 2014: A.6. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. April 15, 2014. Sparks, Sarah D. “Researchers cite social benefits of mixed-age classrooms.” » Education Week 31h30 (2012): 1-15. Premier Academic Research. Internet. April 17. 2014.