Do Educational Institutions Serve Communities or Vice Versa?

How does the educational system impact the culture and the ecosystem of the community? Does it enhance the economy? Does it provide more opportunities for growth and participation?  What does it do, exactly?  If the system dictates the same rules/factors for everyone then where is equity for those communities that find it difficult to apply or even engage in those? 

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