PHILLY.COM Editorial: Thousands of Pennsylvania high school seniors are graduating and heading off to college this fall, but for many hardworking students, college isn’t an option. Pennsylvania’s policy of denying in-state tuition rates to undocumented high school graduates denies many longtime state residents the opportunity to obtain a higher-paying job and contribute to the state’s economy…
One, every child matters, and we need as many of them to be as educated as possible to meet the challenges ahead.
Two, education creates opportunity, and opportunity creates prosperity. Investing in education carries a cost, but it also increases human capital, which translates into skills that will be sought by employers and increase wealth… (more)
