The Economic Benefits Of Great Schools
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.
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Posted June 15, 2004