This is not a skill problem, this is a will problem. Does America have the will to make education a priority? We know the things that work. Why don't we scale up those things that do work.
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It's not enough to train today's workforce. We also have to prepare tomorrow's workforce by guaranteeing every child access to a world-class education.
The so-called skills gap is really a gap in education, and that affects all of us.
Because education is the backbone of a competitive workforce and successful economy, making it a priority is not uncommon.
Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know that.
I'm not one of those who thinks the only way to fix what's wrong with American education is to throw more money at it. We also need to do it much better.
We need innovation in education and dedication to the task before us.
You cannot simply put more money into the same system and get better results, so we will need to reform and innovate in the delivery of education.
Education is a precondition to survival in America today.
We should be trying to make education less expensive, not more.
Studies have identified a significant 'skills gap' between what students are currently being taught and the skills employers are seeking in today's global economy. Our children must be better prepared than they are now to meet the future challenges of our ever-changing world.
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