According to the US Institute of Education Sciences, there are almost 100,000 public schools in the USA, as well in the region of 33,000 private schools and approximately 6,700 colleges and universities. These statistics represent a massive investment in the education of the nation’s children and the creation of vocational career opportunities for teaching at all levels. The same is true for other countries where huge sums of money have been invested in buildings and equipment to ensure present and future generations have the opportunity to achieve their full potential with the benefit of the best possible levels of education. In other countries, the number of schools, colleges and universities may not be as large as in the USA, but throughout the world there is an unquestioned belief that in a tough and competitive environment, investment in education needs be at the top of the list of priorities to ensure a country’s future prosperity.
The education sector
