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http://www.indystar.com/article/20081211/O...28/1002/OPINION


These public figures, Democrats and Republicans, share at least one thing in common: They, and their families, understood that a good education is both a value in its own right and a key to success.

An advanced university degree is not for everyone, but a good education is critical for all Americans. As we seek to rebuild our economy and remain competitive globally, expanding access to high-quality education -- from high school, to trade school, to graduate school -- should rank high on our long-term agenda.