There is no more important job. None. Not doctor, not president, not garbage man or police officer. A nation’s educational system has always been equal to its success. Teaching is the wellspring from which we get new technologies. It is our primary source of both economic and military strength. The U.S. is not a military super power because of our military's size; there are many larger armies’. We are a significant power because our educational system was ahead of the global curve long enough to give us significant Economical and Technological advantages. Unfortunately for us, many nations saw this, and wisely followed suit. If we do not compete on this level, in the field of education; then we WILL lose both our economic and military advantages. This process has already begun, and we are losing ground. Educational quality affects the economy in very large, significant ways. The economic strength of an area greatly affects its crime rate, employment rate, and level of homelessness. There is no end to how damaging a poor educational system can be, and like-wise near unlimited potential in the benefits of a strong one. We need a large supply of well trained, well paid teachers. I sincerely hope that all of us keep close at mind, that our nation’s success leans heavily on the quality of its educational systems.