Energy Industry Shapes Lessons in Public Schools

The association’s lesson texts are developed in large part to alleviate concerns about hydraulic fracturing, a technique also known as fracking, used to extract natural gas. A number of environmental groups say that process contaminates water.

“These kids are watching movies and reading things about how fracking is bad. We want them to know that it’s not all bad — that it’s a chance for our country to be energy independent,” said Corky DeMarco, the association’s executive director. “After all, it’s happening in their back yard.”

Where there are natural gas reserves, there are often organizations such as DeMarco’s. North Texas has the Barnett Shale Energy Education Council. Pennsylvania has the Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center. Louisiana has the Haynesville Shale Education Center. All are funded largely with industry dollars, and all seek ties with public schools.

Source: Washington Post

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