Make no mistake, the progressives have a plan to promote their agenda through education. These are comments were made by Ed. Sec. Arne Duncan in 2010. The Greening of the Department of Education: Secretary Duncans Remarks at the Sustainability Summit September 21, 2010 This weeks sustainability summit represents the first time that the Department is taking a taking a leadership role in the work of educating the next generation of green citizens and preparing them to contribute to the workforce through green jobs. President Obama has made clean, renewable energy a priority because, as he says, its the best way to truly transform our economy, to protect our security, and save our planet. Educators have a central role in this. A well educated citizen knows that we must not act in this generation in ways that endanger the next. They teach students about how the climate is changing. They explain the science behind climate change and how we can change our daily practices to help save the planet. They have a role in preparing students for jobs in the green economy. Historically, the Department of Education hasnt been doing enough in the sustainability movement. Today, I promise you that we will be a committed partner in the national effort to build a more environmentally literate and responsible society. We at the Education Department are energized about joining these leaders in their commitment to preparing todays students to participate in the green economy, and to be well-educated about the science of sustainability. We must advance the sustainability movement through education. We fund the National Clearinghouse on School Facilities, which is a national leader in helping K-12 leaders make school facilities green and sustainable. In our Blueprint for Reform, the Obama administration is making an unprecedented commitment to promote a well-rounded education for our children. And for the first time, we are proposing that environmental education be part of that well-rounded education. ed.gov/news/speeches/greening-department-education-secretary-duncans-remarks-sustainability-summit
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