The Path Forward: Educate to Compete in a Global Economy
Three moves that turn education into economic strategy — solving real shortages, funding for the long run, and building the skills AI can't replace.
Elevate the trades to a four-year credential — closing the 4-million-home shortage driving up housing costs nationwide. Expand medical school and residency capacity to end the doctor shortage driving healthcare costs.
Fund PreK through postgraduate on the same 15-year timeline China uses to build its advantage — sustained investment immune to the next election cycle, judged by economic return.
AI and robotics literacy from an early age, real internships in the trades, healthcare, and tech, and a requirement that platforms serving American kids carry real educational content — the same deal broadcast TV has run under since 1990.