title: A business view on U.S. education.
abstract: Business leaders depend on an education system capable of providing a workforce able to compete in a global marketplace. As a partner in education reform, the business community advocates for an increased focus on helping schools connect students more effectively to the world of work through hands-on problem-solving activities and practical experiences.
authors.affiliation: rickstephens@me.com
authors.forename: Rick
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stephens
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Richey
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce; D004493:Education / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D011340:Problem Solving; D014478:Unemployment / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States; D014937:Work / Q000191:economics*