Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning

Globally: The United Nations believes"obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development." The UN defines this goal in terms of increasing access to education for all, increasing enrollment rates in schools, and improving basic literacy skills.

Meadville: Quality education can be assessed through performance on standardized tests, dropout and graduation rates, and how students perceive the value of their education. Further, quality education in Meadville must also include adult education, job training programs, mentoring programs, summer educational programs, and collaboration between local primary schools and Allegheny College.