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Age Quote by Hyman Rickover

“I suggest that this is a good time to think soberly about our responsibilities to our descendents - those who will ring out the Fossil Fuel Age. Our greatest responsibility, as parents and as citizens, is to give America's youngsters the best possible education. We need the best teachers and…” quote by Hyman Rickover
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“I suggest that this is a good time to think soberly about our responsibilities to our descendents - those who will ring out the Fossil Fuel Age. Our greatest responsibility, as parents and as citizens, is to give America's youngsters the best possible education. We need the best teachers and enough of them to prepare our young people for a future immeasurably more complex than the present, and calling for ever larger numbers of competent and highly trained men and women.”

Hyman Rickover

About This Quote

We must urgently improve education by hiring more qualified teachers to prepare youth for a complex future beyond the fossil fuel era.

In simple terms: Invest in better teachers for future challenges.

Key Takeaway

Support high‑quality education.

Themes

education future responsibility climate policy

Mood

concerned determined

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • school districts
  • government planning
  • parental involvement

Key Concepts

teacher training systemic reform

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies could increase teacher supply?
  • How can communities support educational quality?
A Different Perspective

Funding constraints may limit teacher recruitment.

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