Innovation begins with well-educated minds

“Each high school graduate contributes an estimated $290,000 to the economy over his or her work life. Each college graduate contributes an estimated $790,000. A high school dropout costs the economy an estimated $150,000 over his or her work life (for a total of $2.25 billion across the state over that period).”  Think about these numbers and read the complete opinion article by Dr. Frank Roberson, superintendent of education for the School District of Marlboro County.  His e-mail address is froberson@marlboro.k12.sc.us.