While there are many obstacles that deter students from going to college, finances by no means should be the deciding factor.

While there are many obstacles that deter students from going to college, finances by no means should be the deciding factor.

It is virtually impossible to compete in today's global economy without a college degree.

Another example of the educational inequality is the current debate over publicly financed school vouchers which will provide educational opportunities to a privileged handful, but deprive public schools of desperately needed resources.

The Federal prison population has increased more than 7-fold over the past 20 years.

Studies have shown that inmate participation in education, vocational and job training, prison work skills development, drug abuse, mental health and other treatment programs, all reduce recidivism, significantly.

Today, education is perhaps the most important function of state and local governments.