The Case

A quality education is needed in a modern global economy. America has led the way, especially with the creation of the GI Bill and the land grant colleges.

The public education system, which educates 90 percent of the nation’s children, faces a crisis that demands a national response.

Conservatives want to privatize public education, a scheme that would leave the neediest students behind. Meanwhile, conservative policies have done nothing to stymie the rising cost of college tuition.

Progressives should challenge every sector of society and every level of government to make education a top priority for America.

Investing in quality schools is far more important to our prosperity, our democracy and our decency than more top-end tax breaks and corporate tax dodges.