Atlanta Forward: Education

Two people who know a lot about engineering — a Georgia Tech dean and a leader of industry — weigh in on whether the United States produces too many or too few engineers. Their view: Regardless, engineering remains a viable degree because it teaches people to think and solve problems. Keeping in the higher ed sphere, the president of a technology institute talks about why students today need a global perspective and experience. And readers give their view on a new report that says Georgia gained a lot of momentum from its $400 million Race to the Top education grant.