More Educated, but Still Losing Top Talent

The Education Policy and Leadership Center and The Learning Alliance for Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania have released a report, "A Rising Tide: The Current State of Higher Education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania." The report boasts greater educational attainment in the commonwealth. Nonetheless, the gap between populations (by race and geography) persists. Another troubling finding -- Although Pennsylvania's colleges and universities are producing more technically skilled graduates (13,000 in 2004), a significant part of the growth was due to enrollment of out-of-state students. These students have less attachment to Pennsylvania and often return home or relocate where the best jobs are available. In short, we're exporting our most highly valued talent. Shame on us. Read the summary here: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06108/682922-298.stm Big long report, here: http://www.thelearningalliance.info/