Our schools are organized to facilitate teaching, not learning. Daggett is assisting the Governor's Education Task Force on Workforce Development, which is charged with making recommendations to strengthen the state's efforts to produce skilled workers. We're fortunate to have him working with our state leaders to translate the skills and knowledge our graduates will need for success in the workforce into world-class curricula. Starting next week, the Governor's Task Force will hold five regional meetings across the state featuring Daggett and allowing educators, employers and interested citizens to provide input on the task force's recommendations. Meetings will be March 13 in Florence, March 14 in Rock Hill, March 19 in North Charleston, March 20 in Columbia and March 21 in Simpsonville.
Some students graduate from high school and never continue their education.
Many others begin college but never complete a degree. Many community and technical colleges now increasingly serve students with four-year degrees. No other nation has as strong a commitment to both. The challenge to achieve excellence and equity requires an unparalleled commitment of educators, parents, businesses and the general public. That's why we're having these regional meetings.