'Exceptional' Is the Standard U.S. Education Must Aim For

Ed Moore:

The use of the phrase "global marketplace" has become so commonplace it is almost trite.

It has developed into one of those catch phrases that fill the hours of talking heads and appear in virtually every paper issued on the American economy.

Americans like to think of our country as an undefeated champion, capable of conquering every challenge. Yet, we find ourselves in an increasingly competitive universe of economies, all seeking to become economic giants; all working hard to become leaders across the spectrum of competitive fields.

In "Benchmarking for Success: Ensuring U.S. Students Receive a World Class Education," published by the National Governors Association (NGA), the plea was made clear: "what matters is how a state's students compare to those in countries around the globe. America must seize this moment to ensure that we have workers whose knowledge, skills and talents are competitive with the rest of the world."

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Posted by Jim Zellmer at July 30, 2012 1:54 AM
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