Wendell R. Anderson and Arne H. Carlson: For a state to compete, it must lead in education
05/13/2007
Wendell R. Anderson and Arne H. Carlson: For a state to compete, it must lead in educationStar Tribune
Published: May 11, 2007
Recent coverage of global competition raised the question of whether U.S. education, particularly in math and science, will keep pace with that of emerging countries such as China and India. For years, we have been warned that the outsourcing of vital employment will continue as long as we refuse to improve our educational outcomes. Now, Govs. Janet Napolitano, D-Ariz., and Tim Pawlenty, R-Minn., have declared that the nation's governors will focus on this problem. Before going national, however, they may want to improve their own states' pictures.
In Minnesota, better results will not occur if we continue on the current course. For us to compete effectively on a global basis, we must maximize opportunities for educational success for all young people. That means removing barriers to academic achievement, including poor nutrition and lack of access to health care. It means more quality early childhood learning, a challenging K-12 experience and affordable higher education. Minnesota is losing ground in all these areas.
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