print email comment close The New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce URL: http://skillscommission.org Description: In December 2006 this commission "unveiled recommendations calling for the biggest changes in the American education system in a century." Suggestions include offering universal pre-kindergarten programs, and enrolling students in college after 10th grade. In October 2008 three governors announced their support. Includes a 28-page summary of the report, "Tough Choices or Tough Times," and links to media coverage and to other commission papers. From the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE). Publisher: National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) Extra Keywords pre-school Massachusetts, New Hampshire Utah LII Database Information: Record 23079 created by Maria Brandt on 12/18/2006 Last modification on 11/07/2008 Published: 12/20/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23079