Economic Trends Fuel Push to Retool Schooling.

The article discusses the changes in the educational law and legislation in the U.S. Policy leaders in the U.S. are concerned about global competitiveness and widening income gaps within the U.S. society. They are arguing for a closer connection between K-12 and post-secondary education, on the assumption that decent-paying jobs with opportunities for advancement will require at least some education beyond high school, as well as lifelong learning to adjust to a fluid labor market. The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education has warned that if current trends continue, the proportion of workers with high school diplomas and college degrees will decrease and the personal incomes of Americans will drop over the next 15 years.