One of the key ways in which we can better society is by promoting education
It's good to be educated because it's what gives us direction in knowing how to approach things as their beed arises more appropriately, education is all about being civilized, being exposed and experienced in theoretical knowledge, education help development and also encourages togetherness within a society because people were been taught the proper way of living in peace together and how to lead the people in the society, it also gives access for every individuals to know ther rights and go for it, build the community and uses their roles to influence other people's life in the society.
Education is the foundation upon which every great society is built. It empowers individuals, brings up creativity and innovation and cultivates critical thinking skills.
You're right, education brings about self discovery, you get to know your potentials while discovering so many aspects of yourself you aren't aware of, it also help you understand the ways of life and discover many other potentials ended in nature and around the world we lived in, being educated have no disadvantages but not being educated comes with it's consequences which may not be to our own good.