“Education is 'the guardian genius of our democracy.' Nothing really means more to our future, not our military defenses, not our missiles or our bombers, not our production economy, not even our democratic system of government. For all of these are worthless if we lack the brain power to support and sustain them.” IfsMeanGovernmentBrainEducationSupportEconomyDemocracyMilitaryGeniusDemocraticProductionsDefenseOur FutureWorthlessGuardianReally MeanMissilesBombersSystems Of GovernmentBrain Power Author:Lyndon B. Johnson
“Higher education isn't just a personal investment. It's a public good that pays off in a more competitive workforce and better-informed and engaged citizens. Every year, we spend nearly $100 billion on corporate welfare, and more than $500 billion on defense spending. Surely ensuring the next generation can compete in the global economy is at least as important as subsidies for big business and military adventures around the globe. In fact, I think we can and must go further - not just making public higher education tuition-free, but reinventing education in America as we know it.” ThinkingKnowsYearsImportantFactsBigsAmericaNextPayEducationEconomyGenerationsMilitaryCollegeAdventureHigherCitizensInvestmentSpendingDefenseBillionsCorporateWelfareEngagedGlobesNext GenerationBig BusinessHigher EducationGlobal EconomyWorkforceSubsidiesPublic GoodTuitionReinventingEducation In AmericaCollege TuitionDefense Spending Author:Robert Reich
“College students today are drowning in debt, and it is hurting them and hurting our economy. We must find a way to help families pay for college without condemning them to a lifetime of indebtedness.” WayHelpingTodayHurtPayEducationEconomyStudentsCollegeLifetimeDebtDrowningCondemningCollege StudentsIndebtednessCollege TuitionStudents Today Author:Elizabeth Warren
“In Germany, college tuition is free. In America, college tuition is increasingly unaffordable. In a highly competitive global economy, which country do you think will have the best educated work force and a competitive advantage? We must make tuition free in public colleges and universities and substantially reduce interest rates on student loans.” ThinkingCountryAmericaForceInterestEducationEconomyStudentsCollegeAdvantageRateUniversityEducatedGermanyLoanGlobal EconomyInterest RateCompetitive AdvantageTuitionStudent LoanColleges And UniversitiesCollege Tuition Author:Bernie Sanders
“We must ensure our system of higher education offers world-class quality for a world-class economy.” WorldEducationQualityClassEconomyHigherOffersHigher EducationWorld ClassUniversal Education Author:Bob Taft
“The rapidly evolving global economy demands a dynamic and creative workforce. The arts and its related businesses are responsible for billions of dollars in cultural exports for this country. It is imperative that we continue to support the arts and arts education both on the national and local levels. The strength of every democracy is measured by its commitment to the arts.” ArtCountryLevelsEducationSupportEconomyCreativeDemocracyDemandCommitmentResponsibleDollarsBillionsLocalsEvolveRelatedImperativesCarpe DiemCreative WorkGlobal EconomyWorkforceArt EducationMusic Education Author:Charles Segars