Our state may be stronger in the future as a result. These average class sizes reflect not only general education classes but also smaller classes, including special education and counseling. Economic Businesses invest in machinery, advertising, and materials. An investment in well educated people means far more to our economy than the purchase of any machine or the building of any infrastructure. Environmental Education illuminates the connections between our actions and the consequences for the environment and our society.
Teachers cultivate such thinking.
A quality education instills environmental stewardship values. In addition to teaching skills and critical thinking, an education teaches children how to behave in social settings. Self-discipline, respect for others, and other key social values can be instilled through classroom experience. Adequate attention from teachers is a critical component of this learning experience. This indicator does not take into account the quality of teaching or teacher qualifications.