A Washington Times article today detailed the disturbing results of surveys conducted with 510 persons from Dec-Jan of this academic year. Geographical illiteracy is becoming a major problem in the United States.
It is very sad to see the state of the education young people are getting. Being a product of the public education system in Florida I know all too well how poor education is. I practically taught myself throughout high school.
The new initiative being launched by National Geographic is called “My Wonderful World” and it is meant to help teachers educate students about geography. National Geographic is coming together with 4-H, American Federation of Teachers, Asia Society, Association of American Geographers, National Basketball Association, National Council of La Raza, National PTA and the Smithsonian Institution and hopes to enlist businesses, all to help promote this important goal of teaching America’s children about geography.
WeakleyReport.com is thrilled to announce that (well I am thrilled to announce) that I will be helping to promote these important educational goals on my website and in my local community. I encourage you to do the same. I will be launching a new segment of my website, since this story has given me the kick in the pants to actually get motivated to doing it. The section of my website will be devoted to education, and its importance to a strong democratic society. If we do not know our history, we do not know our freedoms, and we will loose them.
I appreciate your support of WeakleyReport.com and your support for “My Wonderful World.” Help educate America!
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