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The Earth Charter

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A Revolution of Values

Posted by Adam Burk ⋅ June 2, 2010 ⋅ 26 Comments

Our task this week at the Co-op, is to provide a counter-narrative in education reform. Mine offering is that our current education system is a failure in numerous ways, perhaps most importantly a failure because of its values. We know better than ever the detriments of war, the degradation of our planet, and the plight … Continue reading »

Education for Sane Planetary Citizenship

Posted by Adam Burk ⋅ March 1, 2010 ⋅ 9 Comments

Education needs to be for the development of profoundly sane personalities. It is nothing less that will bring about the environmental restoration and rejuvenation necessary to avoid the worst of possible scenarios. It is nothing less that will bring about an end to armed conflict. It is nothing less that will be able to confront the problems yet to be known. Continue reading »