Ask me my three main priorities for government, and I tell you: education, education and education. We are 35th in the world league of education standards - 35th. At every level, radical improvement and reform.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Education is prioritized as the main goal for government improvement and national standards.
- In plain terms
- Improving education is the most important task for the government.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize education reform to raise national standards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should be your top policy priority?
- How do you measure education success?
Another view
It may overlook other vital needs like healthcare or infrastructure.
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