Academic failure contributes to poverty and poor health and undermines workforce productivity in ways that harm the entire society.

Anthony Biglan
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In the United States, there is a growing hunger for more teachers who have a greater passion for teaching and less passion for other pursuits. The problem is that many graduates of colleges and universities leave their classrooms with the intention of pursuing a career outside of education. They see education as a stepping stone to a more fulfilling profession. However, this is actually a bad decision because studies have shown that education is a major contributor to a healthy workforce and provides no guarantee that a student will be successful in any other endeavor.

Source: The Nurture Effect: How The Science Of Human Behavior Can Improve Our Lives And Our World

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