"Today, education is perhaps the most important function of state and local governments." ― Bobby Scott Topic(s): Education More From Bobby Scott "It is virtually impossible to compete in today’s global economy without a college degree." "In the Brown decision, the United States Supreme Court unanimously struck down the legal and moral footing of racially segregated public education in this country." "Studies have shown that inmate participation in education, vocational and job training, prison work skills development, drug abuse, mental health and other treatment programs, all reduce recidivism, significantly." More In Education "If a man neglects education, he walks lame to the end of his life."― Plato "Many seventh graders I know in Illinois, as well as around the Nation, are studying the Constitution. I was pretty impressed with the quality of education our children are receiving because they had not expected me to ask them about it."― Melissa Bean "Unless we make education a priority, an entire generation of Americans could miss out on the American dream."― Blanche Lincoln