Work and education

Times I get depressed wondering if the economy will change here in Indiana. Even more worrisome is the idea that we will not survive till then!

Change has to come. Anyone reading this blog for a while knows that I think we need to change our attitude towards education. Seems I am not the only one with that concern. Read Clock is ticking for U.S. students from the Indiana Star. John Ketzenberger writes about a local man producing a documentary film. The following describes why the fellow is pursuing the film:

The film, "2 Million Minutes," was made with two veterans of the "Frontline" series. It follows six kids -- two in Carmel, two in Bangalore, India, and two in Shanghai, China. The kids are all smart and full of optimism.

The difference is found in their attitudes toward education.

"The Chinese and the Indians treat education and intellectual pursuits the way Americans treat sports," said Compton.

That is, seriously.

Meanwhile, the Muncie Star-Press finds a ray of sunshine in Local economy may rebound:

Population losses. Lagging income. An unemployment rate that more than doubled in six years. A state government snapshot of the health of Delaware County's economy has its share of downbeat statistics.

But local officials and Ball State University's top economist say that while recent blows to the local economy are undeniable, there's also plenty of reason for hope -- as well as evidence that a rebound is in the works.

The Muncie Star-Press provided a link to an Indiana Workforce Development web page providing economic information by County. I looked at the Madison County pages on income and education. These look like information from the U.S. Census Bureau, so I will accept the data as is. Which then leaves me with this question: can anyone doubt the tie between lower income in Madison County with its high rate of high school graduates?