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a rigorous public school (K-12) education |
Reading/Writing
Proficiency
Math/science proficiency
College preparedness |
Jobs
and daily life are becoming more complex and demanding higher
levels of skill than they did a generation ago. The national
21st Century Workforce Commission outlines the elements of
modern literacy as "the ability to read, write,
and compute with competence, think analytically, adapt to change,
work in teams, and use technology." A rigorous K-12 education
is the foundation for our future. |
| Make
prudent investments in public education |
Teacher
recruitment
Classroom Resources
High School Graduation Rate
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A
supportive learning environment for students includes quality
and ready
resources for schools to help students achieve their
potential. The challenge of creating such an environment
is magnified by our rapid growth rate and the increasing
diversity of the student body. |
| Build
a premier public higher education system |
Quality
Education for All
Community College Quality
Higher Education Access
University Resources
University Innovation
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Education
pays. In strictly dollar terms, it pays a typical college
graduate $20,000 a year more than a high school graduate
earns. As low-skill jobs vanish, increasing the state's education
level becomes more critical. Significant investments
must be made in our public universities and community
colleges to make them innovative, accessible and competitive. |
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