Op-ed: Amazon's headquarters search reminds us of the need for an educated workforce

Amazon’s decision to identify a metropolitan area beyond Seattle for a second headquarters is big news for cities striving to foster economic development. One of the most important elements in evaluating potential locations is the availability of technical and managerial talent. When businesses look to expand, they often compare potential sites in terms of the percentage of adults with a bachelor’s degree, the total population base with a bachelor’s degree and the number of STE