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Publication Date: December 2008
Publisher: Council of Chief State School Officers; Committee for Economic Development; Alliance for Excellent Education; Asia Society
Author(s):
Research Area: Education
Keywords: Presidential transition; Global competence; International education
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Substantial and strategic new investments are needed in human capital, research, and proven practices and a federal, state, and local partnership must be created that focuses national attention on redesigning our schools for the 21st century. The purpose of this partnership must be clear: to ensure our nation's long-term economic competitiveness and national security by dramatically upgrading the skills of our graduates.