The importance of education

Thomas Friedman had an interesting opinion piece in the New York Times on June 28th.  He talks about the importance of education in the middle of a recession.  He says that “the country that uses this crisis to make its population smarter and more innovative . . . is the one that will not just survive but thrive down the road.”

I couldn’t agree more.  We have to maintain our focus on educating all students to high levels. In the middle of a short-term crisis – that can seem like it is going to last forever – it is sometimes tempting to look for shortcuts.  But in the long-term creating an educated population will have powerful benefits. 

This article helped me refocus on the importance of our schools and making sure that we do everything we can to ensure that our students learn.