Upward mobility requires education Here’s how America falls short

Upward mobility requires education Here’s how America falls short

America’s educational system has become frayed by lackluster civic engagement. – One credible way to help children born into poverty get out of it is by providing them with a great education. Indeed, the best, high-paying jobs are going to go to the nations with the best-education people. – On top of helping solve socio-economic inequality, a quality education also promotes a civically-minded, knowledgable citizenry. – Education has become a partisan issue — it should be the opposite. It’s also become frayed by lackluster civic engagement. Arne Duncan was one of the longest-serving members of President Barack Obama’s cabinet and among the most influential Secretaries of Education in history. He is now a managing partner with the Emerson Collective.