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Education must be among the top priorities of President-elect Barack Obama. Putting education on the back burner would be a huge mistake. We can't meaningfully address poverty or grow the economy as long as urban schools are failing. We will never be able to initiate new high-tech green industries without skilled workers. Skilled workers aree a product of the school system.
The United States is now the only country in the industrialized world where children are less likely than their parents to graduate from high school. One recent study found that if American students did as well as those in several Asian countries in math and science, our economy would grow 20 persent faster.
America's distinguishing feature throughout most of our history has been our global lead in education. That lead is dwindling and it's time to make education a top priority!
J.L.
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written by Susan, June 03, 2008
We're ready to start 'doing' and will follow your direction :-)
written by Brenda, June 05, 2008
It is of extreme importance that teachers be empowered to make policy decisions regarding student learning! This has certainly not been the case during the Bush NCLB years. Yes Obama - it's time for a major change!
