"New Economy Index" values education in state rankings

The 2007 State New Economy Index ranks the 50 states on a variety of factors to assess how well they are doing in competing in the global economy. Connecticut ranks 6th in the overall score. We are at the top in the individual scores that measure education levels and the number of "knowledge jobs" but fare much worse in other areas such as entrepreneurial activity. Education issues (both for higher education and local schools) are discussed throughout the report.