Larry
July-21st-2011, 08:08 PM
Two different friends on Facebook linked to this story, on two different web sites. (I've picked the one with text, as opposed to a video.)
And, in case I have to mention it, I didn't write the title.
Link (http://247wallst.com/2011/02/07/the-ten-states-running-out-of-smart-people/#ixzz1SlJFZ5rL).
There are several states in the U.S. that are losing the eduction race to most of the others. In the past decade, these states have declining math and reading scores, lower numbers of people with bachelor’s degrees, and comparatively fewer residents who hold white collar jobs. Colorado, Michigan, and eight others are losing this competition to states who have residents that are better educated and who have done a better job obtaining higher quality jobs. These failing states have lost ground compared to the national average.
The recent State of the Union address, and almost any sweeping political speech or document that writes or speaks about unemployment and future competition for jobs, impresses the point that a well educated workforce–a smart workforce–has comparative advantages. Regions with better-educated people tend to find it easier to draw and retain businesses. These regions are also likely to be more competitive in contrast to nations around the world like China, which has posted sharp increases in the level of educational attainment among its citizens.
Haven't read through their whole list, myself. (It's a three-page article, and I've only read page 1, which only has #10 and #9.)
But, figured people would enjoy kicking it around, anyway.
And, in case I have to mention it, I didn't write the title.
Link (http://247wallst.com/2011/02/07/the-ten-states-running-out-of-smart-people/#ixzz1SlJFZ5rL).
There are several states in the U.S. that are losing the eduction race to most of the others. In the past decade, these states have declining math and reading scores, lower numbers of people with bachelor’s degrees, and comparatively fewer residents who hold white collar jobs. Colorado, Michigan, and eight others are losing this competition to states who have residents that are better educated and who have done a better job obtaining higher quality jobs. These failing states have lost ground compared to the national average.
The recent State of the Union address, and almost any sweeping political speech or document that writes or speaks about unemployment and future competition for jobs, impresses the point that a well educated workforce–a smart workforce–has comparative advantages. Regions with better-educated people tend to find it easier to draw and retain businesses. These regions are also likely to be more competitive in contrast to nations around the world like China, which has posted sharp increases in the level of educational attainment among its citizens.
Haven't read through their whole list, myself. (It's a three-page article, and I've only read page 1, which only has #10 and #9.)
But, figured people would enjoy kicking it around, anyway.