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What does it mean?
Educating youth with positive knowledge and science leads to an enlightened future.
In plain terms
Teach young people science and good ideas for a brighter tomorrow.
What can you take from it?
Focus on quality education for the next generation.

Where it applies

  • school systems
  • parental guidance
  • community programs

Putting it to work

  • update curricula
  • provide teacher training
  • create mentorship schemes

Questions to consider

  • What does an 'enlightened future' look like?
  • How can we ensure education is positive?

Another view

Education must also address values and critical thinking, not just facts.

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  2. Freedom and independence is my character.

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  3. A nation devoid of art and artists cannot have a full existence.

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