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America’s economic future runs through the South. In a new op-ed, SEF President & CEO Raymond C. Pierce explains why the
Southern Education FoundationJuly 10, 2026

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America’s economic future runs through the South.

In a new op-ed, SEF President & CEO Raymond C. Pierce explains why the region’s education outcomes will shape the nation’s workforce and long-term prosperity. This is not just a regional issue. It is an economic imperative. Read the op-ed with the link in bio and stay tuned for the EVES II report that is coming out soon. It dives deeper into issues discussed in the op-ed. #PublicEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicVitality #SEF
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