A strong national defense and healthy international trade will do little for the socioeconomic and political future of the United States without a well-educated citizenry prepared to strengthen our communities on both a micro and macro level. No doubt, the future success of our nation relies on fulfilling the educational social contract. If we equip young people to be self-sufficient adults, informed voters, and productive citizens, we will revive the essential community resources and landmarks that were once left to decay under apathy and neglect.
