Summary
Two former governors, Bill Haslam and Deval L. Patrick, have called for a new national strategy to better prepare the American workforce for the future. They emphasize the need for a consistent, bipartisan approach to education and workforce training that adapts to changes in the economy. The Bipartisan Policy Center has launched a commission to develop actionable recommendations for improving workforce preparedness.
Key Facts
- The article highlights a decline in student performance in reading and math in the U.S.
- There are growing gaps between students at different achievement levels.
- Changes in global trade and artificial intelligence affect the job market.
- The Bipartisan Policy Center has created a Commission on the American Workforce.
- The commission's goal is to create a strategy that adapts education and workforce training for future needs.
- The effort is co-chaired by a Democrat and a Republican, emphasizing a bipartisan approach.
- The commission aims to propose actionable, lasting solutions for policymakers.
- The strategy involves partnerships between federal, state, and private sectors.
