Report Links Public Education, Economic Development

Public education can affect economic development, according to a new report from the Knowledgeworks Foundation report. Research suggests that states can become more economically competitive through education.

http://www.nga.org/center/frontAndCenter/1,1188,C_FRONT_CENTER%5ED_7105,00.html

The report argues that education can be viewed as an investment, documenting research that suggests:

* Education enhances productivity;

* Quality public schools can help make states and localities more economically competitive;

* Public schools influence property values; and

* School facilities quality affects economic development.

In addition to providing a literature review, the report suggests additional state or local efforts to gauge economic impacts of public education, such as state-by-state economic impact studies.

Related Links:

* Knowledgeworks Foundation Report http://www.kwfdn.org/programareas/facilities/econ_devel.html