Silva: Teachers are key drivers of the RGV’s economic future – Rio Grande Guardian

Silva: Teachers are key drivers of the RGV’s economic future – Rio Grande Guardian

Good morning. Thank you for joining us.  When looking at education and its tie on economic development, we currently have a skills gap due to low post-secondary attainment. This is putting a strain on our workforce and leading Texas employers to hire skilled workers from out of state, contributing to the more than 1,600 people moving to Texas per day.  Teachers play a foundational role in the region’s economic success. Education is the backbone …