Education for Sustainable Communities
A New System for a New World
Imagine...
Learning that prepares all young people and equips all adults to live lives that are healthy, fulfilling, and productive. Learning where all students are co-creators of their own education together with teachers, faculty, and mentors—in the classroom and beyond. Learning that emphasizes the role and responsibility that each of us has to grow, change, and contribute to the well-being of our community, economy, and environment.
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Real-world education that develops the whole person: mind and body, heart and soul. Real-world education that enhances innovative thinking, academic achievement, and skill development for the 21st century. Real-world education that restores our relationship to nature and to one another.
Unite…
Together because this increasingly interdependent world requires a new level of respect and cooperation. Together because our strength lies in the diversity of our people and professional, cultural, and regional communities. Together because only life-long learning will prepare and inspire us to develop healthy, vibrant communities.
Create…
The future by recognizing current programs that illustrate aspects of a new system that will connect our schools, colleges, businesses, neighborhoods and beyond. The future by replicating and expanding those programs, and researching and rewarding new approaches to learning. The future where everyone, everywhere benefits from constantly improving education for sustainable communities.