AUGUST 3RD, 2008 | Polis for Congress
By Colorado Daily
Just as a high-school diploma was necessary for getting a good job a generation ago, higher education is more important than ever in today's global, knowledge-based economy. Still, the U.S. has continued to lag behind other nations in investing in education and preparing our children and young adults for an increasingly competitive job market.
As a former member, Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the State Board of Education, I have spent much of my career focusing on improving education in our state. While serving on the board, I watched as Colorado's schools continued to lose funding. That is why in 2000 I played a critical leadership role in building a coalition to pass Amendment 23, which resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding for Colorado's public schools.
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Just as a high-school diploma was necessary for getting a good job a generation ago, higher education is more important than ever in today's global, knowledge-based economy. Still, the U.S. has continued to lag behind other nations in investing in education and preparing our children and young adults for an increasingly competitive job market.
As a former member, Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the State Board of Education, I have spent much of my career focusing on improving education in our state. While serving on the board, I watched as Colorado's schools continued to lose funding. That is why in 2000 I played a critical leadership role in building a coalition to pass Amendment 23, which resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding for Colorado's public schools.
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