Think of Three Points that affect your bottom line and your customers:

1. DROPOUTS

Experts say that dropping out of high school affects not just students and their families, but the country overall - including businesses, government, and communities. The Alliance for Excellent Education estimates that high school dropouts from the Class of 2006-07 will cost the U.S. more than $329 billion in lost wages, taxes, and productivity over their lifetimes. Experts say that those who drop out are more likely to be incarcerated, rely on public programs and social services, and go without health insurance than those who graduate from high school.
America's Alliance Project

QUESTION: If the national average for dropouts is 29%, how much is North Texas losing in lost wages, taxes, productivity and incarceration?