In 2009 the Committee for Economic Development called on district and state education officials to revamp the way that teachers are paid. New compensation systems are needed to attract highly qualified individuals into teaching under labor market conditions that have changed substantially since the typical framework for teacher salaries was adopted.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Southern)-Maryland-Baltimore, North America-United States (Northeastern)-Pennsylvania-Allegheny County-Pittsburgh, North America-United States (Southern)-Florida-Hillsborough County
Education and Literacy;Employment and Labor
An examination of how Philadelphia can grow its supply of college-educated workers to compete in the 21st century by implementing innovative approaches to help residents with some college education to complete their degrees.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia County / Philadelphia
Education and Literacy;Employment and Labor
An examination of how Philadelphia can grow its supply of college-educated workers to compete in the 21st century by implementing innovative approaches to help residents with some college education to complete their degrees.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia County / Philadelphia
Education and Literacy;Employment and Labor
An examination of how Philadelphia can grow its supply of college-educated workers to compete in the 21st century by implementing innovative approaches to help residents with some college education to complete their degrees.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia County / Philadelphia
Community and Economic Development, Education and Literacy, Employment and Labor
This research article provides detailed information on the effects of the escalating high school drop out rate in Philadelphia. High school dropouts impose very high costs on the broader community. This report details these costs, including: These costs include: lower tax payments to the government, intensive reliance on cash and non-cash government income transfers, and the cost of incarceration. In addition, this article demonstrates how the fiscal consequences of dropping out of high school have been exacerbated by changes in the economy.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Northeastern)-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia County-Philadelphia
Community and Economic Development, Education and Literacy, Employment and Labor
What's the difference between a Philadelphia graduate and a high school dropout? About $580,000, according to this study which shows the difference in net fiscal contribution over a working lifetime (tax revenue generated vs. tax revenue received) between a Philadelphia student who earns a diploma and one who does not. This research report also offers information on the percentage of students in Philadelphia who do not graduate from high school, the difference in lifetime earnings between high school graduates and high school dropouts, and the likelihood of employment for high school graduates compared to high school dropouts.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Northeastern)-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia County-Philadelphia
Community and Economic Development, Education and Literacy, Employment and Labor
This one-page document shares fascinating stories of individuals who have benefited from adult workforce literacy programs.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Northeastern)-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia County-Philadelphia
Community and Economic Development, Education and Literacy, Employment and Labor
Strategic investments of $12 million annually for the next seven years in adult workforce literacy programs would produce $370 million in taxes and savings. How? Read on to find out.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Northeastern)-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia County-Philadelphia
