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The quality of public schools in a community has a direct impact on local property values. When young couples and families go shopping for a home, they put a premium on neighborhoods with quality public schools. As a result, homes in those neighborhoods are more in demand, and property values increase for everyone.
Wisconsin public
schools regularly outshine national averages, ranking our schools
among the best in the nation. That excellence gives Wisconsin
an advantage in these difficult and highly competitive economic
times. |
Even homebuyers without children weigh school quality when considering their options, because they recognize the role that schools play in determining local property values over time.
Home and property values are only the tip of the economic iceberg when considering the dramatic economic impact great schools have on a community.
Great schools create the skilled and knowledgeable workforce necessary to perform tomorrow’s jobs and help Wisconsin’s economy grow. In today’s changing economy, when entrepreneurs evaluate locations to start or expand businesses, one of the most important factors they evaluate is the quality of the local workforce and the local schools. The jobs of the new economy require educated workers who can adapt to rapidly changing technologies and communicate effectively with their peers, and Wisconsin public schools enjoy a rich tradition of preparing students for success.
Posted June 15, 2004