We Must Solve the Education Problem Once and for All

A report issued recently concludes that Colorado’s highly educated workforce and other economic benefits are offset by sluggish job growth and spending on education that ranks near the bottom.

The report, put together by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., said the state’s ‘‘competitive highlights’’ include the fourth most highly educated state in percentage of college graduates; the 10th most productive workforce; the fourth highest in terms of venture capital investments; and various health indicators, including low rates of obesity and deaths from heart disease and cancer.

The problems include poor support for primary and higher education, the report said. The researchers said Colorado ranks a dismal 48th in state and local support for higher education; 46th in higher education spending per capita; and 26th in per capita spending on K-12 education.

In my opinion, there remains more talk than action in most American communities about fixing education. It's everyone's fault, and it's high time we settle into an action mode where people work together to bring real solutions. This is about our kids' future!

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