Educated Youth
In a world where the United States of America is on the leaderboard and vanguard of all world powers and issues, one must ask, how can we possibly rank 38th in education? In a country where primary education is free, resources are plentiful, and government programs that help with the costs of secondary education exist, there is absolutely no reason for the youth of the US to be so far behind. Education is a serious matter, a serious matter that deserves serious attention.
The fact is, people can take everything from you; your house, family, car, and even your life. They can't, however, take your education.
In a generation where job security and even safe retirement plans are a thing of the past, education is the most important issue. All other issues we will face will be controlled by the educated minds of this country. On average, a person with a Master's degree earns $31,900 more per year than a high school graduate. There are more benefits to education than just the much wanted salary increase. With education comes the ability to articulate oneself. Education is what allows us to make a difference in this world, to discover, and to approach problems analytically.
Also, the quality of jobs and careers a college graduate can jump into are far better. College graduates are more likely to get jobs with health insurance. The unemployment rate for college graduates was just 2.2 percent last year, half the unemployment level of those with only high school diplomas.
Hopefully, as this economic crisis continues, students will understand the importance of a strong education and go on to lead this country with conviction and knowledge. Remember, huge stones can be moved with muscle power, but it is brain power that tells you how to move it and what can be done with it.


