John Tierney Opportunity Quotations

A college degree is the cornerstone of the American dream, opening the door to job opportunity and professional fulfillment, while increasing earning power by more than one million dollars over a lifetime. The world economy is extremely competitive and it is important to America's economic prosperity and national security that every student in America has access to a college education.

Dr. King's lectures and dialogues stirred the concern and sparked the conscience of a generation. As the anniversary of his birth coincides with the anniversary of No Child Left Behind, we must take this opportunity to speak out to ensure fair implementation and full funding of this landmark law.