In a time of scarce resources — when even a penny increase in taxes is hard to come by — how should the state invest to achieve the greatest improvements in economic growth that benefits most Minnesotans?

For Growth & Justice, the answer is education. But more specifically, what types of investment will produce the greatest return? Educators know what works and economists know how to analyze payback, so we brought them together to identify Smart Investments in Minnesota's Students.

Their work, presented at an education summit in Nov. 2007, is featured in this program produced by Growth & Justice and Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) that will air on TPT's MN Channel.

The digital MN Channel is seen statewide via all six Minnesota public television stations, over the air for free to viewers, as well as on cable and satellite services.

The economists and researchers work is available by clicking here.