“The new evidence of long-term gains from better K-12 funding suggests that restoring state funding cuts can benefit not just students but states’ economic prospects. At a time when the nation is trying to produce workers with the skills to master new technologies and adapt to the complexities of a global economy, underfunding basic education undermines a crucial building block for future prosperity.” http://www.cbpp.org/blog/money-matters-for-k-12-education