"America`s Perfect Storm: Three Forces Changing our Nation`s Future"

August 22, 2007

"America`s Perfect Storm: Three Forces Changing our Nation`s Future" warns of three converging forces that are putting our nation at risk: inadequate literacy skills, a changing economy, and a diverse population and workforce. Given the forces described, the report recommends investing in policies that narrow existing education gaps and increase overall levels of learning and skills.

The report is available at: http://www.ets.org/Media/Education_Topics/pdf/AmericasPerfectStorm.pdf

David M. Young, Professor Community Resource Specialist Extension Service Montana State University e-mail: dyoung@montana.edu Phone: 406-994-5552 Fax: 406-994-1756