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The Obama administration is taking steps to reclaim a high globally ranked K-12 education system. Here's a recent stakeholder presentation that explains the areas of emphasis to improve our national educational system that supports state and local education.

The majority of hiring employers are reporting that they have difficulty finding employees with basic skills sufficient for the jobs available. Education matters... to us all.

The education and skilled workforce problem isn't simple. And the solutions won't be simple or easy. But responsible citizenship is worth our effort. It's the right thing to do, and it's possible. Our history has shown that prior generations did it for us...it's time for us to step up to the plate and provide quality education for our children and grandchildren.