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In Scottsdale, Ariz., we are blessed with a community that supports our school district, and we capitalize on relationships with all segments of our community 鈥� from business and industry to local city and town leaders, higher education partners and alumni who live and work in Scottsdale and now send their children and grandchildren to our schools.

I know there is no greater economic driver or workforce development strategy than public education. It is what drove me early in my career and continues to do so today. Public education, however, is under attack and suffers from increased political pressures and confirmation bias. In Arizona, we receive meager funding from state government with its status of investing in public education that ranks near the bottom among all states.

I recognized the need to demonstrate the district鈥檚 value in language the business world is familiar with 鈥� ROI, or return on investment. To assess our 20,000-student suburban district鈥檚 economic impact, top economists at Arizona State University conducted a study of our business enterprise, as well as the true value of a Scottsdale Unified education. Our business and community partners already saw the value of what we offer the community, but they supported this endeavor and stepped up to help offset the study鈥檚 cost.