“Being green is not easy but is very rewarding.”

Photo: Kris Johnson

Today is Earth Day — a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude for the beautiful world we inhabit.

It’s also an opportunity to see what public schools teach children about the environment. Ever wonder what your child’s school teaches about climate change, population growth, or “green” practices? Well, at the Sutherland Institute, we reviewed Utah’s science and social studies curricula to find out what is taught. We discovered that most of the curriculum materials are accurate and balanced but that many of them teach unproven theory and seek to advance environmentalists’ political agenda.

I wrote a paper that outlines the findings. As you read it, you may be surprised to see some of the quotes we included that come directly from textbooks used in Utah schools (such as the title of this post).

You can read the paper at the following link:

Green Curriculum: What Is Being Taught in Utah Schools

You can also listen to a radio report about it here:

KSL Radio: Group Accuses Schools of Advancing Green Agenda

And watch a news report about it here:

KSL TV: Earth Day means recycling for some, controversy for others

What do you think?

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