Under-investment in public education has dire consequences. Each new “class” of high school dropouts could cost Minnesota more than $10 billion over the course of their lifetimes. As post-secondary attainment drops, families fall behind in their ability to earn a good living, and Minnesota will fall short of the workforce needed to compete globally.

Minnesota can thank education investment for its economic success over the past decades. Investing in education through proven, cost-effective programs now, can position the state for economic leadership for decades to come.

Smart Investments^SM in Minnesota’s Students offers a strategic plan for improving educational outcomes for Minnesotans, from birth through college. Informed by research and a wide spectrum of stakeholders, the project highlights the most effective evidence-based practices, measures and methods of accountability.

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 Why should we invest in education? 

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