Because Quote by Jay Nixon
“The people of Missouri said they expect their elected leaders to support public schools because they know that education is the best economic development tool there is.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Missouri Education Forum, 2015
Education is viewed as the key driver of economic growth, so leaders are expected to back public schools.
In simple terms: Education fuels economic development.
Key Takeaway
Support schools for prosperity.
Themes
education
economics
leadership
Mood
optimistic
concerned
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- school board meetings
- business planning
- community outreach
Key Concepts
human capital
public policy
community development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education be paired with other growth strategies?
- What barriers exist to improving schools?
A Different Perspective
Education alone cannot solve all economic issues.
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